Neighbors, A Novel

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Global integration and increasing universal diversity have reached Eagles Pond. "Neighbors" is a story of contemporary America and the continuous and often unseen changes occurring in the everyday makeup of society, both social and economic, and their impact on a once comfortable and trusted way of life. This story takes place in Eagles Pond, a fictional upper-middle class neighborhood in Minneapolis, where the complexion of the people and value systems are rapidly changing. These changes leave the middle-aged protagonists, Peter Jensen, Leroy Thompson, and Jerry Deland, as part of a generation coming to grips with the inevitable loss of power and privilege that they have long taken for granted. A part of their difficulty with change lies in the fragility of their own lives, careers, and relationships. "An affecting tragi-comic portrait of white suburban dissatisfaction..." Kirkus Reviews

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"An affecting tragi-comic portrait of white suburban dissatisfaction..." Kirkus Reviews

"Nelsestuen evokes the midlife disappointments and anxieties of his characters with great subtly and empathy..." Kirkus Reviews

"...a group portrait of suburban neighbors in crisis..." Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Rodney Nelsestuen has published more than a dozen works of fiction and nonfiction in a variety of literary journals along with two previous novels, "Too Many Stones" and "Quiet Desperation." His writing has won and been honored in several literary contests. He's served as a judge in several writing contests including the Minnesota Book Awards, the Pacific Northwest Writers' Association, and the national Eric Hoffer Award. He has written professionally on financial services and technology. Rod holds an MFA from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota and has previously taught at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis.