Conservative Donnybrook

Forgive the shameless plug, but my most recent book – a first foray into fiction — has been released today. I’d pen more, but my good friend & editor over at www.midwestsportsfans.com has already done a great “promotional” job, so take a gander:

http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/11/marble-city-by-ari-kaufman/

Synopsis:

Isaac Hyde’s life is in flux. He has a wonderful wife and children, but necessity has taken him away for a year. Suddenly transplanted from familiar environs into a unique cultural arena of America, Isaac must adjust to an unfamiliar pace of life and form relationships with different individuals who become intertwined in his journey. What transpires during the next nine whirlwind months reawakens his sense of purpose and reminds him what matters most.

One early review:

“This tender story about a couple from distinctly different ethnic backgrounds is Kaufman’s first venture into fiction. His strong characters provide insight into the struggles of living, growing, and addressing problems that confront the modern family living in a metropolitan area. The Jewish husband, Isaac, and his Catholic wife, Ana, wend their way through difficult times in their marriage and life’s work, struggles with their teenaged children, and politics within their working environment. When Isaac realizes that he has no upward mobility in his present job, he decides to pursue his Masters Degree at a university in “Marble City.” He strikes up a lovely personal friendship with a pregnant college student that enriches both of their lives. Meanwhile, Ana is pink-slipped, forcing the couple to consider relocation in theMidwest, which has drawn them to seek a quality of life they’ve come to value. The book provides the reader with an appreciation for the beauty of America’s land, its history, its people, and the importance of travel in confronting issues of consequence, which play a strong role in molding their characters and providing a solid basis for decision-making. A most interesting study, story line, and a very good read.”

Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving to all!