The Hound of Heaven Novel
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~NO MAN CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS~


By ~ J.A. RISPOLI


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RAVES & REVIEWS

Could not put this book down! This brought me back to my formative years. I believe a conscious eff

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 ~

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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 ~

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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 ~

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 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

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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…  

 

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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"

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  1. 1  Knockin' On Heavens Door   2:30   Bob Dylan 
  2. 2   Eighteen                                3:02   Alice Cooper
  3. 3  Baba O'Riley                          5:13   The Who
  4. 4  No Time                                 3:44   The Guess Who  
  5. 5  Goin To California                 3:36   Led Zeppelin 
  6. 6  Long Time                             7:52    Boston  
  7. 7  God Only Knows                    2:59   Beach Boys 
  8. 8  Highway To Hell                    3:32   AC/DC 
  9. 9  Runnin With The Devil          3:41   Van Halen  
  10. 10  Lola                                      4:52   Kinks  
  11. 11  Fire and Rain                       3:30   James Taylor 
  12. 12  Living Years                         5:38  Mike and the Mechanics  
  13. 13  Dream On                            4:30  Aerosmith  
  14. 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.

The Hound of Heaven A Modern Adaption

I'D LIKE TO SHARE ANOTHER ARTISTS WORK, A VISUAL ADAPTION OF THE INFAMOUS POEM~


This is a modern adaptation of the poem The Hound of Heaven written by Francis Thompson produced by Emblem Media LLC. The book was written by Brian and Sally Oxley, Sonja Oxley Peterson with Dr. Devin Brown. Illustrations by Tim Ladwig.  This film is based on an illustrated book, The Hound of Heaven:  A Modern Adaptation, it is available on Amazon:


~THE HOUND OF HEAVEN~ RECITED BY~ RICHARD BURTON

These are the original words of Francis Thompson written in 1880's England and recited by the late great actor and orator Richard Burton. The 180 line poem begins 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 mist of tears  I hid from Him...

AUTHOR BIO

Joseph A. Rispoli

Joseph A. Rispoli... has written extensively, memoirs, journals, screenplays and novels were personal and never open to be published, until now. His debut novel The Hound of Heaven— ‘No man can serve two masters’ is the first book in a promising series of fiction. His busy long weeks as a chef in New York City changed when he was personally selected to be a live-in private chef for Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. It was there, in Malibu, he found time to explore creative writing.


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.

He’s the youngest of eight siblings raised in Rockland County, New York. His love for the culinary arts has opened doors to some of the finest kitchens

in NY and LA, and to the addictions that can be acquired in them. He enjoys mentoring upcoming chefs with his culinary insights, positive outlook and personal stories. 

He resides in the tristate area of Manhattan with his lovely wife Laurie and enjoys the tempo of the city as well as the still sounds of the country and TO travel. He cherishes time with his large extended family and enjoys making memories and meals with them often.

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