After surviving a harrowing childhood filled with abuse and betrayal, young Roger Williams has finally made it to law school with the hopes of becoming a successful lawyer. There he battles the demons of his childhood while he attempts to protect the woman he loves. His love is Sara, a fellow law student who seems to embody purity and goodness. The trick becomes how to succeed in law school without corrupting her as well as himself. What makes this novel unique is its concentration on the consequences of making the supposed moral choice. A brief hint; choosing the moral path does not always lead to "happily ever after." Although parts of the novel deal with the darkest of human emotions, from feelings of emptiness to complete failure, the overall message is extremely uplifting. It demonstrates that no matter how far we may seem to fall as long as there is life, there is hope and a chance for redemption. In the end it is always up to the individual to choose.
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It was a dark and stormy night,
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This review is from: The Carrot and the Mule (Paperback)
This is horrid. Do not waste your money. I laughed a lot, but it was that uncomfortable mean kind of launghing at someone. POD publishing can be a dangerous thing.
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A Gripping Read,
By James Mercer "Jim" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Carrot and the Mule (Paperback)
Well crafted, a joyful yet sobering read. Roger, the protagonist, never does overcome the impact of his abusive past. And that is credible; the opposite would be fairy-land talk. Love can twist & turn, spiral away into a consuming illness, as indicated by Sara's changing attitude. Read & de-code it. And along the way, you'll be introduced to a subtle moral dilemma.
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I Could Not Put This Book Down!,
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This review is from: The Carrot and the Mule (Paperback)
Book ReviewThe Carrot And The Mule By: Joseph Anthony Foti Reviewed by: Betsie of Betsie's Literary Page Highly Recommended 5 out of 5 points! I Could Not Put This Book Down! There have been many times where we have placed others on such a high pedestal that we fail to see who they really are. We risk anything and everything to make that special person "happy" in exchange for their promise of fidelity and loyalty. Mr. Foti's main character, Roger Williams, did just that. Roger came from a troubled household where his father constantly abused him, as his mother pretended that she was the matron of a happy home and allowed the horrible abuse to take place. At an early age, Roger's grandmother took him in and raised him for four years prior to her own death. After her passing, Roger was again thrust back into that destructive environment that his parents provided and worked hard to escape. Roger left that household and entered a world in which no one was to be trusted - until he met Sara, the love of his life and also the product of a dysfunctional family. Sara was Roger's anchor and the source of the inner-peace that allowed him to move past his troubled childhood. Roger placed all of his trust and faith in this one woman; she was his reason for living. Slowly, Roger was pulled into Sara's world of questionable friends. She refused to abandon them regardless of the broken promises and countless times that they betrayed her. However, Roger stayed by her side far longer than most would even fathom, with the hope that they will be together forever. Sara was the "Carrot" that pushed Roger forward, forever reaching for the ultimate prize to be found with her love. Brilliantly written with a plot and dialogue that will intrigue you from beginning to end. Once I read the first word of this book and the first scene unfolded, I instantly knew that this would be a winner! I highly recommend that you read Mr. Foti's book and explore the darker side of the fairy tale that we call love. Find out if the trust that Roger placed in Sara was well placed.
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