The River Lethe

Perry A. Pirsch

ISBN 10: 1588530027 / ISBN 13: 9781588530028

Published by Sensory Pub., 2000

About this Item

Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Seller Inventory # 0840488

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The River Lethe
• Publisher: Sensory Pub.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588530027
• ISBN 13: 9781588530028
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Paperback Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

The River Lethe was one of the five rivers of Hades. Souls on the way to Elysium passed through it, washing away their memories, hence their sorrows, as a condition of their new life. How many of us really know ourselves well - who we are and why - the experiences, events, people, and relationships that make us feel the way we do about ourselves? Have you ever wanted to run away and start a new life? Now, add up all of those story elements, throw in a keen sense of humor, and you've got the makings of funny, interesting, and maybe even educational book!

In Perry Pirsch's fictional tale, Drew O'Donnel sets out on the mythically titled river to find himself by shedding his "not so young" skin and building a new life. Drew is on a much more complex hunt than something as simple as an amateur search for acceptance for the gratification of his ego." I think that at one time or another, a good many of us have felt like Drew ("just want to run away and start over"). Read it and see if you can identify with him. At the very least you'll enjoy the story and get some really good laughs, and you might even learn something about yourself. Mr. Pirsch is a “class A” story teller.

About the Author

Perry Andrew Pirsch, grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, as the youngest of six children of Allen I. Pirsch and Carol McBride Pirsch. Like his older siblings, he spent the majority of his childhood watching television and getting out of household chores. It was by all means a pleasant childhood and does not give any insight into his writing.

He was educated at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, where he studied Politics, Philosophy, History, English, Law, and Public Administration. Mr. Pirsch currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia, where he practices law and spends the majority of his time quietly watching television and getting out of household chores. Although he excels at nothing, he enjoys most leisure sports, all meals, a dark beer, the company of friends, more good dark beer, and reading late into the night followed by showing up late for work in the morning. He is currently twenty-eight-years-old, single, and, unlike his older brother, not still living at home.