Dandelion Man - the four loves
"Love, remembered in whispers of time—Dandelion Man unravels the four loves in a tale that transcends eras."
Forty years after his first love, Wally's encounter at a funeral reignites memories of youthful passion. 'Dandelion Man' intertwines past and present, exploring love's complexities through dual perspectives set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s Detroit.
"Dandelion Man - The Four Loves" embarks on a poignant exploration of love's intricacies, as inspired by C.S. Lewis' profound categorization of love's Greek facets. Set against the vivid tapestry of 1960s Detroit during the Age of Aquarius, this tale peers into the Eros side of love, crafting a narrative that transcends time.
Wally's reunion with his first love's daughter, Corinne, sparks an evening of reminiscence, revealing glimpses of her mother's past. From shared teenage experiences to long-distance connections, their tale unfolds through laughter and heartache, delving into the depth of relationships and the lasting impact of first love.
Penned by a former political ghostwriter turned fiction author, this 46,000-word novel intertwines the four loves and navigates the challenges inherent in relationships, echoing the undertones of Catholic values reminiscent of C. S. Lewis' works. As Sir James Matthew Barrie aptly noted, "God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December," and 'Dandelion Man' ensures these roses blossom perennially within its pages.
With accolades from Midwest Book Review and CatholicFiction.Net, this coming-of-age narrative from the '60s offers a compelling journey through time and love, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.
Reviews
"As we search for love, we enter tangled webs of life and living. 'Dandelion Man - the four loves' is a novel about relationships throughout the 1960s and 1970s and across generations as many put together the unique stories of their lives and the touches of first love. Enticing with a dedication to a very different era, 'Dandelion Man' is well worth considering for general fiction collections."
Mary Cowper Midwest Book Review December 2012 Issue
Do you remember your first love? Most do. We carry that first love deeply hidden in our hearts, but that hidden love remains. First love is that overpowering, head-over-heels feeling that we experience in our tender youth and it often teaches us how to need and respond to others. It prepares us for that special person with whom we ultimately share our life. Unfortunately, relatively few of us find the unending type of love the first time around. Yet that first love is so special that we never forget it. Forty years after losing his first love, Wally, now happily married, attends the funeral of Dee’s father. And in that meeting renews the memory of a love that both elated and crushed him so many years ago.
... the story that is related is both powerful and interesting.
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