Linda Loegel

A collection of prose and poetry by the members of the San Diego Writers/Editors Guild

After his rabbi declares young Danny Epstein is now a man in the eyes of God, Danny witnesses a sight so gruesome he turns against a God that would allow such a thing to happen. Now grown and a firefighter in Buffalo, NY, Danny is adept at putting out house fires, but can he put out the internal fires that have plagued him ever since his bar mitzvah? It takes more than water to extinguish some flames.

Gary Haywood is an unhappy thirteen-year-old who runs away from home to escape his drunken father. When his father finds him and delivers him back home, Gary comes up with a more drastic plan to get away from abuse. A court-appointed counselor, Marty Colson, works closely with Gary to help the boy realize his self-worth. One thing Marty doesn't count on is the strong attachment that develops between him and his client.This is a coming-of-age story involving a suicide attempt, prison, love, heartbreak, basketball, God, and lilacs.Get out your handkerchief.

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