The ten stories in Antioxdants expose men and women whose lives have reached turning points they can't ignore. Meet a woman on the rebound from a breakup who takes a chance with a blind photographer; a song writer, shattered by the death of his brother; a shy savant who wields the I-Ching to avoid a broken heart; a teacher who must pay his gambling debts tutoring the son of a loan shark; a veteran trainer who struggles to save a proud but declining boxer.
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"Bennett's characters are refreshing and original, propelled by quirks, obsessions and misunderstandings. They make choices that challenge their dreams... -- S.R. Kenney, in THE UNION
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TERRY BENNETT was born in California and attended UC Santa Barbara where he studied art before leaving for Alaska to work as a commercial fisherman. He returned to California and fought forest fires while serving on a mountain rescue team. He began writing during the 1990s, and won five Persephone awards at the William Saroyan Writers' Conference. The title story, Antioxidants, was first published in the Red Rock Review.
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Antioxidants and Other Stories,
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Just when you think you have a story figured out, Bennett throws a twist that knocks you backwards.
Great reading. Diverse, imagnative. Keeps you wanting the next one and the next one. The Lesson Plan...what a lesson. A great story with a shocking ending. Antioxidants...real life
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I'm not normally a short story fan. I picked up this book as I was intrigued by its title and cover. I find when I use this maligned method, I'm not disappointed. This mode did not betray me. I found Bennett's "Antioxidants" a very satisfying read. I especially enjoyed the title story. The metaphor of the micowave oven was fascinating and, as was intended, jarring. The characters in all the stories, "Blind Faith," especially, are fully realized and complete. You care about these people, even if you don't always admire them. No mean feat in a short story.
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Outstanding stories with engaging characters and original plots that lead to unexpected places.
SAVING GRACE--my favorite:Two brothers, both easily infatuated, drive away the women they love. One brother is destined for destruction, but can the other change enough to save himself? The tales in Antioxidants stayed with me long after I finished the book. These stories are a treasure.
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