Back to the Garden: The Goal of the Journey [Paperback]

Jackie K. Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2011

Back to the Garden: The Goal of the Journey is the sixth book in the Journey series by beloved Southern author Jackie K. Cooper. The stories in this new book, as well as those in the past books, are based on Cooper s memories of his
life in the South. each story emphasizes an event in Cooper s journey through life and builds an overall picture of a man who is trying to live a life that will get him back to the garden where he will be eternally happy as well as at peace. The stories vary in their portrayal of this everyman s ability to deal with the humorous and the dramatic events we all encounter on our journeys.

Readers of these stories will find a commonality with the author as they recognize their own situations in his. This sharing of life stories is what has made Cooper s books so endearing and so popular. He writes with a sharp eye and an attuned ear in order to discover the commonplace occurrences as well as the unique situations.

Cooper s quest is to be the best person he can be and his books highlight the struggles to achieve that goal. The reader will be encouraged by this book and will be entertained by it. life is a journey full of highs and lows and Cooper portrays them with accuracy and warmth.

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About the Author

Jackie K. cooper is the author of six books of memoirs/short stories. These books concern his life in the South from a childhood in Clinton, South Carolina, to his present life in Georgia. Each book tries to create remembrances that are
common to us all, as well as humorous and/or inspirational stories that will touch both the head and the heart. Cooper is a film critic, a book reviewer, and an after-dinner speaker. He also teaches writing classes in various schools and to writing organizations around the South. He and his wife Terry live in Perry, Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Mercer University Press (March 31, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881462349
• ISBN-13: 978-0881462340
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,048,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A relaxing read February 4, 2012

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This book, one of a series of six books, is a collection of the author's memories of growing up in the South. It is a fine book to pick up when there is not a lot of time for reading. It is possible to read only one episode at a time, or several, with the book at hand to bring a pleasant moment in a day Cooper has a keen eye and sharp ear to uncover meaning in the simplest of events. The reviving of memories can bring smiles and tears as well, and both can be found in these pages. The writer has the ability to take us back to places we all want to relive. These events are emphasized as a journey that will hopefully lead us "back to the garden" where we may find peace and happiness.