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RAVES & REVIEWS
COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!
"This brought me back to my formative years. I believe a conscious effort by the author made me reflect on choices in life. This is an easy read but with provocative intend and reflection" - Jefff Needleman- Boston
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FABULOUS NOVEL!!
"A Year in Provence" collides with Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll. A coming of age story, a young man's journey marked with early tragedy and his battles with demons while pursuing his dream of becoming a chef in the high fashions of Los Angeles and New York City". - Dr. Tyler Lucas- NY, NY
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I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS BOOK!
"I totally enjoyed this novel and I’m equally impressed with how well written it is, very well done. Enjoy your future success." - H.Havorka- NY
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LOVED THIS BOOK, CAN'T WAIT FOR THE CONTINUATION!
"A young man makes foolish choices in life, eventually discovering the consequences in this cautionary tale. Its has comedy, tragedy, pathos, irony, and a poetic worldview of the urban and suburban settings. An aspiring chef, his descriptions of food will leave you feeling as though you've just been handed a prime menu." M. Centalonza- NJ
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About The Author
J.A. Rispoli
~ CHEF ~
~ ROCK AND ROLL ~
~ DRUGS ~
One of the originals from the
American Culinary (R)evolution of the 1980's
N.YC.~ Four Seasons Rest., Sea Grill Rock. Center, Lincoln Center,
N Y-tri-state- caterer to high society
LA~ L'Orangerie rest., Mondrian Hotel, Gai Klass /celebrity catering
Private Chef to Brian Wilson
(Beach Boys)
~ DRUGS ~
~ ROCK AND ROLL ~
~ DRUGS ~
Troubled by seeing dependency firsthand he became determined to reach those who struggle with addictions, and believes the power of music and story can do so. With the current crisis of opioids the urgency to reach those struggling has prompted him to share stories to encourage others that they too can write their next chapter in life..and fill it with hope, peace and Love.
WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
~ ROCK AND ROLL ~
~ ROCK AND ROLL ~
~ ROCK AND ROLL ~
Inspired by classic and hard rock songs of trials and triumphs. He believes through music, melody and lyric, hope can appear in our darkest hour, inspire, and change lives like many famous musicians have by opening up and rekindling their faith and hope in God. Who is Love.
About the story
Francis Thompson (1888) Poet/Opioid addict
The book title was penned by this gentleman for his 19th century poem “The Hound of Heaven.” Thompson’s poetry was revered by writers of that era and for years since. His work inspired and influenced men like G. K. CHESTERTON, J.R.R. TOLKIEN, C. S. LEWIS, and OSCAR WILDE. Playwright EUGENE O'NEILL could recite the lengthy infamous poem by heart Thompson died prematurely destitute, an addict, he was cared for by prostitutes.
“He opens his poem with:
“I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him down the labyrinthine ways Of my own mind; and in the midst of tears I hid from Him…
Nicholas Anselmo Class of 1981
Nick Anselmo a new high school graduate, after witnessing a tragedy loses his religion and finds another in sex, drugs and Rock & Roll. As he feeds his dark side he shifts from his innocence into addiction. He now must wrestle with his 'demon' as he works to become a chef in this 1980's journey to adulthood.
An insightful story capturing an era in a fictional memoir.
The Battlefield of the Mind
Listening to the world and every thought that passes through our mind we can drown out our conscious, our hearts good intentions. We are not our thoughts. We all struggle with them, it's how we grow.
It's all about you!
What demons are you dealing with?
Nicks choices, like all of ours, brings him to some pretty dark places. The chapters in our life can't all be wonderful. Tough circumstances come at us all, running from them doesn't help. We hear all the time of people having to check in somewhere to "deal with their demons". It's just another chapter we have to get through.
What chapter of life is hounding you?
You can run but there's no escaping you
I found the darkest scene, song or story life can deliver, can never extinguish the light. In fact light, Love, Spirit, God is often found in our darkest moments.
“The Hound of Heaven Novel” is a story to help shine that light. If even by stark contrast.
I can't live with myself anymore. Wait... who said that?
"I said to myself ..." Who's talking to who? Which voice do I listen to? That alone should give us pause to step back, be still and choose which is best for us.
When we make mistakes or break the rules and the critical voice of failure, guilt and condemnation usually drowns out the voice of forgiveness, grace and mercy. And if that is focused on it can lead to despair.
The Chapters "Nicks Mix"
- 1 Knockin' On Heavens Door 2:30 Bob Dylan
- 2 Eighteen 3:02 Alice Cooper
- 3 Baba O'Riley 5:13 The Who
- 4 No Time 3:44 The Guess Who
- 5 Goin To California 3:36 Led Zeppelin
- 6 Long Time 7:52 Boston
- 7 God Only Knows 2:59 Beach Boys
- 8 Highway To Hell 3:32 AC/DC
- 9 Runnin With The Devil 3:41 Van Halen
- 10 Lola 4:52 Kinks
- 11 Fire and Rain 3:30 James Taylor
- 12 Living Years 5:38 Mike and the Mechanics
- 13 Dream On 4:30 Aerosmith
- 14 Fooling Yourself 5:14 Styx
How Nick's Mix came to be
Thanks to the Sony Walkman, extremely popular in the early 80's, There wasn't a day without music in Nick's life. Nicks mix came to be through radio, 8 tracks, cassettes and records. From childhood to adulthood music moved him, excited him, condemned him, healed him and freed him. Listening to "Nicks Mix" alone can almost tell you his story.
Stories and Lyrics about Heaven and Hell are throughout music history many artist write about a struggle with their "demons" especially when entering rehabs.
About The Publisher
WHY PULPO? (OCTOPUS)
WHY PULPO? (OCTOPUS)
WHY PULPO? (OCTOPUS)
Because they are extremely intelligent creatures. And we think they're cool.
WHY PULPO? (OCTOPUS)
WHY PULPO? (OCTOPUS)
A grassroots start-up company that believes you... your story, is unique, important, and should be shared.
WE BELIEVE...
WHY PULPO? (OCTOPUS)
WE BELIEVE...
...everyone with a pen can write their next chapter in life!