The Book of Adam: Autobiography of the First Human Clone [Paperback]

Robert M. Hopper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 22, 2010

2010 Literary Award Finalist - Santa Fe Writers Project: Adam's intimate memoir draws us into a world in which it becomes common to have your genetic twin born after your death. We see this world through the first clone's unique perspective - the bigotry he faces as a youth, haunting dreams of the man from whom he was cloned, and Adam's inner search for his soul. It's a search that's shadowed by his fear of death, and by an inter-generational family drama in which, like the House of Atreus, the players seem fated to struggle with the sins of the father.

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About the Author

Robert M. Hopper grew up in San Diego, but has also enjoyed living in many cities in California as well as NYC and Prescott, Arizona. He received his BA in History from SDSU, and has had the pleasure of working as a theatre reviewer, technical writer, small-town newspaper publisher, and bookstore clerk. He is the founder of the National Youth Theatre of America and National Arts Digest, reviewing the arts for nationalyouththeatre.com and artsdig.com. But his first passion was the world of fiction. This is his debut novel. This one's for Grandpa. I love you and miss you. www.robhopper.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 354 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (February 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1450560520
• ISBN-13: 978-1450560528
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,333,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With a fascination for both scientific and religious concepts, history and science fiction, not to mention nature and the arts, I love stories that combine many of these elements within a good read and make me ponder what it means to be alive. These fascinations inspired me to fulfill my biggest life goal since I first began to learn to write -- finishing my first novel. Many thanks to my agent Ken Atchity and editor Sarah Cypher and all those who helped with editing and suggestions and inspiration.

The Books of Adam explore humanity's evolution over the coming century through the lens of a family drama. It's inspired by such works as Frankenstein, Brave New World, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Philip K. Dick's writings. Other favorite authors include Kurt Vonnegut, C. S. Lewis, and Madeleine L'Engle.

I grew up and have spent most of my life in California (mostly San Diego), but have also lived in New York City and Northern Arizona. My BA in History is from San Diego State, but I'm an avid reader of many subjects and types of novels. I'm the founder of National Youth Arts and review youth theatre, nice people and hot fudge sundaes make me glad to be alive, and I have a double-thumb.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read!, May 15, 2010

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This review is from: The Book of Adam: Autobiography of the First Human Clone (Paperback)

This is a great choice for a book club - the intricate details of the first human clone are set in a backdrop of political and cultural references that are real possibilities! How different religious factions responded . . . how cut-throat business practices could tear a family apart . . . science "not-so-fiction" with celebrations of "Dolly" the sheep . . . The questions the author lists on his web-site create the perfect book club conversation starters -[...].

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing First Novel, May 4, 2010

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Tami Fitch (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Adam: Autobiography of the First Human Clone (The Books of Adam) (Kindle Edition)

This is an absolutely amazing first novel -- one of the best I've read in some time!

I'm an avid reader and have read many new authors since getting my Kindle over a year ago. This author has a remarkable voice and flair for storytelling, while also raising important societal issues. He deals with them in such a compassionate way, posing many thought-provoking questions on moral issues regarding cloning, humanity's search for longevity, and fear of death. All of which makes for great discussion topics!

I was caught up in Adam's story and felt sad for him or cheered for him. One of those stories that I honestly didn't want to end. Looking forward to continuing the journey into the world of Adam and his family. Actually, halfway through it, I checked to see if Robert Hopper's next one was out, not ready to leave the life of Adam just yet (you can email or FB him from [...]). Unfortunately, he's still working on the second book. In the meantime, I've started reading this one again! Enjoy!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous Futuristic Story of Life to Come!, April 15, 2010

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Deborah A. Miller (Hollidaysburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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I so enjoyed this book from start to finish. The Book of Adam by Rob Hopper is a fascinating read following the life of the first human clone. It is a futuristic story of life to come when we can control our own health and the possibility of living on forever as a clone. It raises lots of ethical, religious, and moral questions making it a worthy discussion book for all those book clubs out there. The characters are endearing from charming Aunt Louise with her glass flowers, to all the troubled Lilies (you have to read the book to understand), and to the sinister grandfather, Lyle. Well, he is not so endearing. In fact, he is very scary but unforgettable. The mystery holds your attention right up until the end. I personally adored the touching love story between Adam and his childhood sweetheart, Evelyn. This book has everything including laughter, science, mystery, love, and murder. I am re-reading it right away as I cannot wait for Book II to be written. My only suggestion would be to have a family tree listed so I can keep all those clones straight! By the way, when is the MOVIE coming out?