American Spirits [Paperback]

Ryan Jurison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2001

American Spirits tells the stories of folks that may easily remind you of ones that sit across the dinner table. We find two young lovers, and watch as he struggles to find his place, and she learns how to get by. We also read of a man trapped in the world he has made for himself, and a woman who has lost it all.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Writer, musician, and professional human Ryan Jurison was born in December, nineteen eighty-three to a working class family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently lives just outside of Syracuse, New York, where he continues his formal education. He is quick to point out, however, that his real education comes far from the classroom. A great admirer of folk, blues, and other traditional forms of music, Jurison can often be found at his musical instruments when not writing. Only sixteen years old at the time of completion, this is his first literary work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp; 1 edition (March 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073885588X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738855882
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,105,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best young writer of our time, March 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: American Spirits (Paperback)

Ryan is a genius. His literary prowess will not be recognized in our time. A true professional human

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book, February 13, 2003

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Tex Dixon (Crystal Lake, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Spirits (Paperback)

This book is quite possibly the best book that i have ever read. I would put it up there with the likes of "The Grapes of Wrath", "A tale of two cities", and "The Great Gatsby". The plethera of character traits always gets me and holds me at suspense. I have reccommended it to all of my friends in the Northern-Chicago, IL area and it has become a local hit and favorite. Personally, I am waiting on my knees for Ryan's next work to come out. Hooray for the chicken people and bravo, Ryan, bravo!!

5.0 out of 5 stars american spirits, October 12, 2001

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a good friend (Manlius, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Spirits (Paperback)

this is a great book and i recommend it to anyone and i'm not just saying this because ryan is my friend. it was great and i throughly enjoyed it. if you knew ryan in real life you could see him almost inside some of his characters.