Nighttime Kingdom by William J. O'Brien Hardcover Book

Description: Nighttime Kingdom by William J. O'Brien, T. Cole Rachel Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Dive into the poignant depths of Nighttime Kingdom, the debut fiction novel by artist William J. OBrien, where the echoes of tragedy collide with the resilience of love. Publisher Description In the stirring narrative of Nighttime Kingdom, artist William J. OBriens first fiction novel, readers are transported into the heart of small-town America, where the ghosts of the past collide with the complexities of the present. Ted Krieger, haunted by the events of the 1983 Hubert Apple Butter Festival, grapples with the scars of trauma as he wanders the bustling streets of New York City. Sensory triggers evoke a tumultuous mix of nostalgia and pain, leading Ted on a poignant journey of self-discovery and healing. As he confronts the societal constraints of masculinity and the confines of boyhood that once held him captive, Ted finds solace and empowerment in the cherished recipes passed down by his grandmother, Ruthie. These culinary treasures serve as both a balm for his wounded heart and a catalyst for his quest to reclaim his identity and embrace his true self. From the foreword by T. Cole Rachel: "Nighttime Kingdom is many things - a coming-of-age tale, a document of loss, a treatise on the lifelong imprints of trauma, a love story - but in the end, its much more than that. There are minor losses. And losses that are life-changing, OBrien writes. Both are similar in the reactions they trigger in the spirit, heart, and soul. Then there are those losses which reverberate so deeply that they forever reshape the fundamental structure of who we are. The characters in Nighttime Kingdom remind us that even though tragedy can break us, it can also be transformative in ways we dont expect - it can be the jet fuel that propels us into a different (hopefully better) kind of life, it can be the catalyst for making us stronger and (again, hopefully) more empathetic, more fully realized, and truly loving creatures." In Nighttime Kingdom, intuitive folk storytelling intertwines with themes of resilience, love, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Through Teds poignant odyssey, readers are invited to explore the transformative journey of healing, the complexities of male intimacy, and the timeless allure of small-town America. It is a luminous tale that celebrates the resilience of queer individuals and challenges conventional notions of identity, leaving readers profoundly moved and inspired by Teds unwavering courage and determination to find healing and acceptance in a world that once rejected him. Author Biography William J. OBrien is an artist, writer, and educator based in Chicago. OBriens works are featured in collections worldwide, including those at the Cleveland Clinic, Miami Art Museum, and The Art Institute of Chicago. Originally from Northeast Ohio, as a child, he was part of the St. Helens Unicycle Drill Team. Additionally, he is a professor of Ceramics at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Nighttime Kingdom is his debut novel. T. Cole Rachel is a writer, editor, and teacher who lives in Brooklyn. His books include Surviving the Moment of Impact and Bend, Dont Shatter. He currently works as an editorial director at the New York Times. Details ISBN-13 9798990231115 Title Nighttime Kingdom Author William J. OBrien, T. Cole Rachel Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 200 Publisher Shadow Work Publishing GE_Item_ID:160038082; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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