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Shorts: Stories about Alcohol, Asperger Syndrome, and God
Tessie Regan
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Description for Shorts: Stories about Alcohol, Asperger Syndrome, and God
Paperback. Blunt, witty and honest, Tess Regan's collection of short stories, poems and illustrations tell a personal tale of alcoholism, Asperger's syndrome and an unusual spiritual journey. They will be invaluable reading for anyone on the autism spectrum dealing with alcoholism or mental illness, their friends, family and the associated professionals. Num Pages: 136 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; MJNA; VFJB; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
Tessie Regan's collection of short stories, poems and quirky illustrations reveal the world as seen through the haze of alcohol addiction, the eccentricity of Asperger's and the ups and downs of an unconventional spiritual journey. Her honest and witty observations tell of moments of elation, confusion and hopeless desperation felt throughout her life, from the backbreaking pursuit of $100 in 'Lawnmower' to contemplating the start of her alcoholism at age 13 in 'The Jumping Off Place.'
These brief, insightful accounts paint the truthful, warm-hearted, and wryly humorous portrait of a soul in search of reconciliation. This collection is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849057615
SKU
V9781849057615
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
About Tessie Regan
Tessie Regan is a recovering alcoholic with Asperger syndrome. She uses writing as therapy. Tessie lives and works in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Reviews for Shorts: Stories about Alcohol, Asperger Syndrome, and God
Tessie Regan's colorful, Aspergerian adventures are presented in an eclectic series of stories, poems and sketches. In turns, raw, funny, off-the-wall, and poignant, this collection invites the reader into her spiritual journeys with alcoholism, madness, religion, and her own ultimate spirituality. Evocative of the best-seller, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time, Tessie Regan's artistic works in ... Read more