Bountiful Calling

(Hardback)

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Joe has a successful government position working with a state senator in Pennsylvania, Nicole and her family enjoy their life on their rural campgrounds, and the two seem headed towards romance and possible marriage. But Nicole's very way of life is threatened when the government takes over her father's property for fracking, stealing away the life her family has known for years. Responding to this tragedy, Nicole finds her personal relationships strained, even the one with Joe. What will she do As Joe weighs his career goals against his personal morals and individual aspirations, he's left with this fundamental question: Does he put his job above everything else, or risk a total professional loss for Nicole's sake

Reviews

"I read this excellent and entertaining novel with great joy. I got attracted to the characters, and the story is fun and meaningful."

--Etienne Portelance, physics professor, John Abbott College

"I thoroughly enjoyed this very well plotted novel. The characters were believable and interesting, and though it was 'about fracking, ' it was really about so much more, which was handled really well. I especially appreciated how the novel dealt with all the 'gray zones' and complexities of both issues and individuals. I have had years of experience dealing with consultants and that whole subplot was WAY too true to life! Parts of the story were heartbreaking, and parts of it were uplifting, and throughout I could feel that new story wanting to break out. Nature and the natural world were so lovingly and accurately portrayed through the main character, allowing all the others to grow and develop."

--Nina Kruschwitz, author, The Necessary Revolution: How Individuals and Organizations Are Working Together to Create a Sustainable World

"This is a brilliant and insightful book. I found the weaving together of the narrative and the characterizations absolutely wonderful. I particularly loved the way the author was able to create a number of distinct characters and capture their unique perspectives/thought processes. And to be able to integrate them with our contemporary culture was both profound and beautiful."

--John Taylor, petroleum geologist, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Author Bio

Born and raised in Harrisburg, PA, Fred spent his career working in the computer information world, both for government and in the private sector. Now semi-retired and living in Baltimore, he has written two published books: Below and Above and The Old Songs.