This sweet and tender story about life-yes, life-in a hospice is told with gentle good humor and eye for the significant humanity in every human being. Author Edward Bear's now-sober narrator is ordered to do community service at the Hospice of St. Michael where he's put in charge of the cocktail cart and becomes the late afternoon drink dispenser for the patients there. With his great ear for dialogue, Bear draws out the meanings of the individual lives that his narrator now shares. This is a book that makes you laugh, brings a tear to your eye, and makes you think all at the same time. A wonderful read for all.
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A gem of a novel. . .filled with a unique combination of gentle humor and spiritual wisdom. -- Dr. Judith Dowling, Psy. D.
Gracefully rendered and often humorous. . . -- Denver Post, May 2001
This is not a book about dying. This is a book about living. -- Fr. Bill Brock
Gracefully rendered and often humorous. . . -- Denver Post, May 2001
This is not a book about dying. This is a book about living. -- Fr. Bill Brock
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Edward Bear was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Los Angeles. Early adventures included a brief stint in minor league baseball, too many years in construction, day-labor and other dead-end jobs. A correspondence course in engineering landed him a job at Hewlett-Packard where he was employed for nearly thirty years. Mr. Bear currently lives in the Rocky Mountains with his wife, plays a vintage Martin guitar and writes in whatever time the gods and goddesses have left him.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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You will love this book!,
By Rae Capps (La Quinta, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Cocktail Cart (Paperback)
If you are going to die, or if you know someone who is going to die, this book is a must read. An angel helps a human messenger show the dying they can live, laugh and continue to learn, right up to their last breathe. The characters open to the messenger's compassion and gain the strength to forgive others, themselves and then let go to that greater awareness that comes when one releases from the physical body. The author blends the reality of death (the true non-discriminator) with the humor of life. While reading the book I laughed, I cried, I smiled and I thanked the universe for the gift of life.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Happy Hour,
By Rosemary Sleevi (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Cocktail Cart (Paperback)
The cocktail cart appears every afternoon around 3 P.M. in the halls of the Hospice of St. Michael. Edward, a new community service volunteer, offers a glass of wine or beer, soft drinks, candies and snacks, and a listening ear to each of the residents of the hospice. During this exchange that takes place, a miracle occurs. The giver becomes the receiver, and the volunteer with the cocktail cart realizes that the dying are living life fully, intensely. Read this delightful story and see what refreshment is awaiting you on "The Cocktail Cart."
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Serving Compassion,
By cheryl c. (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Cocktail Cart (Paperback)
Edward Bear writes a compassionate and thought provoking tale of one man's journey as he accompanies others on their final journey. The characters are as varied as any group of people, but similiar in their need to make peace with this life before they move on to their next destination. It is a story that resonates with remembrances of people who have passed and reminders of the power of kindness. It is a great read.
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