The Doves of Synchronicity (Paperback or Softback)

In this poignant memoir, Bryan, a computer scientist and aspiring fiddle player, attempts to break free of his lonely, self-imposed shell, even though he has a hard time believing that's possible. He meets a guitar player named Catherin, the woman of his dreams. They form a bluegrass band together, and she helps him reconnect with his emotional, creative, and spiritual self. But just when things are going well, an unforeseen danger shatters their world. Set in the desert city of Phoenix, Arizona, during the late 1980s, The Doves of Synchronicity is a moving true story of love, loss, and spiritual renewal, woven together with seemingly disparate threads of metaphysics, artificial intelligence, and old-time fiddle music -- as seen through the eyes of a man who remains open to the mysteries of life. "Memories swirl by: hope, joy, sorrow -- a jumble of thoughts and feelings, music and song, interlaced with teasing glimpses into the unknown, as made manifest by a remarkable series of synchronicities ..." -- Excerpt from Chapter 27.

The Doves of Synchronicity by Bryan Flamig tells his own true story as a socially awkward computer programmer who finds a home in the local bluegrass and folk music circles in Phoenix, Arizona. There he meets Catherin, an enigmatic guitar player, who asks Bryan to join her band. Sets in the late 1980s, this emotional memoir tells the story of finding love, tragic loss and one's journey of soul healing.
A very personal memoir that is profound, moving and inspiring. It evolved from a journal that [Bryan] wrote after [Catherin's] death. For me, The Doves of Synchronicity is a touching reminder of how short our life could be when we least expect it; we should never take anything for granted. The loss of Catherin and the manner of her death is devastating. Flamig's accounts of his time in the bluegrass band are delightful and the discussions of metaphysics and spirituality are quite enlightening.
But the narrative is most magical when he expresses his feelings about Catherin. Unfortunately, the memoir is not a fairy tale. The most poignant moments are perhaps Flamig's struggle to move on after her death. All in all, I am grateful that I read this beautiful memoir and thankful that Bryan Flamig shared his story with the rest of the world about Catherin. It is good to know that he has moved on and living a good life now. I am happy to recommend The Doves of Synchronicity to all readers. --- Lit Amri, Reader's Favorite *****