Eternal things have been on my mind since I imagined God striding across the telephone lines next to my South Carolina home when I was two. She resembled my skinny, wild-eyed mother; only she had green skin, and looked pissed off. That god still echos down the backside of my mind, but somewhere along the way, I realized this image could not be God. This book is the story of how I came to realize God is entirely better than my childhood image.
Dragging in God by His Left Hind Foot (294 pages) is a miscellany of poetry and essays on spirituality with a context of Southern life in the 50's and 60's. The book is also informed by living 33 years in Chicago and seeing my original culture from different perspectives. I even threw in a few recipes so you could get the, uh, the flavor of each influence.
A friend once said that Southerners always drag God into every conversation by His left hind foot. I am guilty, but I think you will find my guilt a pleasure. (The cover and cartoon are by Laura Greenwald, www.chickymonkey.com )
Please click on the Samples link to the left to see poetry and essays from the book to help you decide if it suits your taste. If you decide to buy, please click the Order link on the menu.
At present, our web site is still under construction. Check this site later, please. We expect it to be fully operational by early late January 2009.
In the meantime you can reach David Orr at 828-628-9945 We are looking forward to hearing from you. You can also contact us at our e-mail address: dorr20@charter.net
