For this
Tuesday’s Journal Past Blast, I have a poem that is actually dated. Don’t know
how good it is, but hey! It’s good to have a time reference, which was the
winter before my study abroad in Italy after my first year in college. Anyone
got any comments on this?
In my life
I see only pain.
When my mind
is free
I dream fantasies.
But if my
heart stumbles across
the wines, then my eyes open
to the truth.
I cry pure
and loud. If only
the gods could fee my sorrow,
there would be no end to
destruction.
But the gods
see only my
clear mind, and their actions
are of peace!
Synopsis:
In 1997, Justin Dickerson, a Biblical Archaeologist, jumps at the
opportunity to attend the Fifty Year Jubilee commemorating the discovery of the
Dead Sea Scrolls. The invitation to
Jerusalem could not have come at a better time. Her life is almost
unbearable. Travel,
conversation with colleagues, and celebrating the find that stunned
the Christian and secular world alike in 1949 promises a wonderful diversion
from personal angst.
However, in the bustling metropolis of Jerusalem she learns that some
of the 2,000 year old manuscripts, once hidden in clay pots in the caves of
Qumran, may have been purposely destroyed. Obsessed with the discovery, Justin
determines to find the truth. Family and an abiding faith are her anchors as
she discovers the answer to Earth's ancient mysteries: What
really happened In the Beginning...
My Review:
Extraordinary book, with realistic
characters, in some cases, irritatingly so – purposefully mastered by the
author – and the plot is unpredictable. Great storytelling. Though the writing
needs quite a bit of editing, even without it, I found the book, especially the
latter half, to be a joy and couldn’t wait to get to the end of it… and am
looking forward to see whether I’ll learn the rest of our history in a sequel.
About the Author:
Born and raised in Ohio, Ms. Vandiver is a former lawyer and college
professor of Economics. She holds a bachelors in Economics, a masters in Public
Administration and a Juris Doctor. These days, Ms. Vandiver enjoys writing and
endeavors to devote all her extra time to it.
Her debut novel, In the Beginning, an Amazon #1 BEST SELLER in its
category was written on a whim, put in a box for more than a decade, and
finally pulled out, dusted off and published in 2013. It has inspired her to
write a sequel as well as start a series of books loosely based on her family.
Ms. Vandiver resides in Cleveland, Ohio and has three wonderful
grandchildren, Gavin, Sydne and Riley.
In the
Beginning can be purchased here
for .99 on Amazon.com.
It is a good poem. Some of the imagery is a bit jumped but aside from that you can tell it is about pain, loss and spiritualism. Glad to see you blogging Nancy.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing poem... and fun reviews! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteAh, the wines and the truth it brings forth :)
ReplyDeleteWhat's the saying... In Vino Veritas :)
And, yes, still on for this Friday's post :)
Hey Nancy,
ReplyDeleteYes, finally, I'm here. Hello! :) And thus, dear lady, your poem. It speaks of the hope beyond the pain. Very good of you to make note of "In the Beginning", by Abby Vandiver. A most thoughtful review. Extraordinary and a little bit irritating in a good sort of way, methinks.
A peaceful one to you, my friend.
Gary :)