MARCH 2019
SENIOR VOICE AMERICA
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BOOK REVIEW
"Generals, Recalling Age 19" Review by: Jay Callahan son of James Brian Calahan, a.k.a. Brian James, Author Brian James is a Dunedin resident and successful local author. He has appeared on several TV shows such as “Books and the World” and “Cape Cod Book Scene” and been interviewed on numerous radio programs (most recently National Public Radio and Tan Talk Radio). In 2011, Brian completed his first book “Headstone” which was very positively reviewed. This led to a second book “Fortune, the aftermath of an infamous bank vault heist”, followed by a third “Chase, the humorous side of paranoia”. This completed his humorous crime trilogy. For his fourth book, Brian left the crime genre behind and wrote a memoir titled “Generals, recalling age 19”. In “Generals”, Brian recounts a slice of his life at nineteen, a period of time substantially influenced both positively and negatively by his participation in a fledgling college football program. He recalls humorous beer drink-
ing antics with his teammates. However, “Generals” isn’t just memories of a time of irresponsibility and crazy exploits. It details Brian’s first meeting with his future wife, the instant chemistry they shared and the growth of their relationship. Brian relays why these times represented a critical turning point in his life. He states that “life is a series of choices, and, whether you are right or wrong, you’re left with the results.” Like Brian’s previous books, “Generals” is an easy read. His books are short, but contain a plethora of emotions. Brian entertains the reader with stories of his freshman adolescent misadventures, but also touches the audience with the tale of his romance with his wife of now fifty years! All four of Brian’s books are available for purchase at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. They are also also available for check out in all the local libraries. He is currently busy with book talks at libraries, fairs, book store signings, etc. He has even made an audio book of his first book Check out the “Headstone” Facebook page to view upcoming book signings and talks and to see pictures of Brian’s past events!
POETRY CORNER
What Do I Remember? by Marie Moser
This new year vision, I have knitted from hidden purple strands buried below the fragrant blossoms of a childhood tree I dreamed like a row of Fir trees, from a nursery fable of great desire and daylight. I began to write poetry when I was 10 years old. I continue to write new poems as I turn 75.