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Rhymes for Our Times
David Balkin
Rhymes for Our Times
David Balkin
When I was about nine, I found out that, as difficult as it seems, the truth can set you free. I was playing with a crystal dinner bell I was not allowed to touch, and then I broke it. My dad was furious - it was his sainted mother's most precious possession. I was inches away from a spanking. He had his belt in hand, but Mom interceded and said, "Davey boy, now that you know that was wrong to do, tell us you won't do anything like that again." I thought about it, shook my head, and tearfully blurted out, "You know I probably will." My mom melted, hugged my dad, who, shaking his head, put his belt back on. It turns out the truth is elusive, but by and large, that psyche-burning incident has been my touchstone when confronted with difficult choices. I believe this book tells both painless and painful truths that need to see daylight. For those who don't agree, read between these seemingly straightforward lines; they underscore our obsessive duplicity that's tragic in its implications.
78 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 23, 2024 |
Original release date | 2021 |
ISBN13 | 9781715361075 |
Publishers | Blurb |
Pages | 78 |
Dimensions | 202 × 128 × 13 mm · 86 g |
Language | English |
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