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The Art of Confession

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Mr. Baker's novel is filled with beautiful, haunting scenes, scenes which reflect the internal, or heart, of the characters struggles. Each character came to represent an archetype for me, the higher self, the wanderer, the distraction. The whole story becomes a journey to understand ourselves, but not in the cliche way common to first novels. In a deeper, richer way.

This book is a must read, both for the high quality of its writing and for the journey you are lucky enough to be included on in its pages.

I recently completed reading The Art of Confession and it had a tremendous impact on me. The story of love, loss and the insight that ensues is beautifully woven throughout the book. It truly touches on the spirit of living a full life regardless of circumstance. I recommend it to those who have ever lost a piece of their soul to the past. The tears shed from reading this book can be very healing.

I purchased this book having no idea what to expect and was more than pleasantly surprised. Mathew Thomas Baker writes eloquently, expressing every image and thought with just the right amount of detail. I would highly recommend reading this book and anxiously await any future publications from this extremely talented author.

Thank you Matt - what a wonderful book you have written. I too personally know Matt, and our common interest of reading is how we met. He is the member of a local book group that I attend. We were all blessed and honored to share in having Matt's book be our selection this past month...because it is not too often we get to probe the mind of the author behind the work.

We all had so many learning and interesting thoughts from the reading and sharing - and I encourage everyone to get this book and share with family and friends...(just as Philip had to learn that even with eyes we do not always see - and from Oliver the lessons may be hidden in the process of art - and for Silva the travels may not end in this lifetime)...

This is a book I will always read and re-read and cherish...bless you Matt...and a kiss to Owen... Love, Marsha :)

Thank you Matt - what a wonderful book you have written. I too personally know Matt, and our common interest of reading is how we met. He is the member of a local book group that I attend. We were all blessed and honored to share in having Matt's book be our selection this past month...because it is not too often we get to probe the mind of the author behind the work.

We all had so many learning and interesting thoughts from the reading and sharing - and I encourage everyone to get this book and share with family and friends...(just as Philip had to learn that even with eyes we do not always see - and from Oliver the lessons may be hidden in the process of art - and for Silva the travels may not end in this lifetime)...

This is a book I will always read and re-read and cherish...bless you Matt...and a kiss to Owen... Love, Marsha :)

Thank you Matt - what a wonderful book you have written. I too personally know Matt, and our common interest of reading is how we met. He is the member of a local book group that I attend. We were all blessed and honored to share in having Matt's book be our selection this past month...because it is not too often we get to probe the mind of the author behind the work.

We all had so many learning and interesting thoughts from the reading and sharing - and I encourage everyone to get this book and share with family and friends...

(And, as Philip had to learn that even with eyes we do not always see - and from Oliver the lessons may be hidden in the process of art - and for Silva the travels may not end in this lifetime)... may we each walk our paths to enrichment and sight.

This is a book I will always read and re-read and cherish...bless you Matt...and a kiss to Owen... Love, Marsha :)

This is a nostalgic story about love, loyalty, philosophy and naivite. The characters are engaging and the settings well described. The narrative, told in the first person, in the present, flashbacks and dreams, is quite compelling. I could not put it down.

I must begin this review with the disclaimer that the author is my dear friend, and I was prepared to love this book, in fact I have been waiting years for him to finish it. Disclaimer aside, I have read "The Art of Confession" through three times, and found it far exceeded my expectations. Mr. Baker is a consumate storyteller, and this story has all the elements - love, loss, sadness, friendship, mystery, surprise - a poignancy that brought me to tears each reading, and an ending exquisite in its tenderness and truth. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am truly hoping for a sequel.