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Currents: Every Life Leaves an Imprint [Paperback]

Matt McGovern (Author)

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March 2004
Transcending several genres--mainstream fiction, speculation, and spirituality--CURRENTS-Every Life Leaves an Imprint is best described as inspirational and thought provoking. CURRENTS is about the beauty of life, about beginnings, about hope . . . and delivers a message many need to hear.

Michael Sharpe is an angel. Earthbound for thousands of years, he and others like him live side-by-side with humans. They are our stewards--guardians who help us through life. Michael, however, has grown weary of the ways of the world, of the senseless and tragic turns he sees all too often. Michael is seeking more for himself and for humankind. He questions his purpose, the purpose of others like him, and his and their ability to make a difference.

David Kirby is in his mid-thirties, married, with two young children. Recently, his 62-year old father died unexpectedly--leaving David's mother with an uncertain future and David with a gaping hole in his life as well as a lot of questions about meaning, purpose and reasons to go on.

Needing time away in isolation from the rigors of daily life, David sets off alone for the family's wilderness retreat along a remote river in northern Maine, familiar stomping grounds and a place full of cherished memories. At the same time, Michael and three colleagues--Todd, Galen, Sarah--make their annual pilgrimage to the very same spot to talk, to regroup, to revitalize themselves, and to share experiences--good and bad--from the preceding year.

Unbeknownst to David or the others, they are all journeying to the same place--in body, mind and spirit.

Following a dream-like visit from his departed father, wherein David's eyes are opened to a greater definition of life than he previously understood, David and Michael come face to face. Together, they begin an exploration of whether there is hope and a reason for humans and angels to go on.

Editorial Reviews

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For a book to make me cry it's got to be well written! -- Raeleen York (Reader from Randolph, Maine)

What a wonderful book! Currents really made me think about what's important. -- Dawn Seamon (Reader from Jay, Maine)

With Currents you will flow from the scary depths of despair to the peaks of exuberance. -- Doug Leland, Personal Consultant & Executive Coach (Coronado, California)

About the Author

Matt McGovern's writing exhibits a genuine desire and ability to tell on one level a compelling tale, while on another level deliver a message of greater meaning that transcends the story being told. His first book, CURRENTS--Every Life Leaves and Imprint, uses a fictional account of one man's personal journey to reflect the author's own struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that, at times, seems bereft of hope. Transcending several genres--mainstream fiction, speculation, and spirituality--CURRENTS is best described as inspirational and thought provoking.

Writing has played a major role in Matt's life since early childhood. A published author at age 17, all of his professional pursuits have relied in one way or another on writing and creativity: newspaper reporter and editor, newsletter writer and publisher, publicist, photographer, marketing director, business development manager, Web developer, copywriter, copy editor, book editor, and book designer.

Since 2000, Matt has operated his own business, "700acres Communications" through which he provides writing, editorial, project management, Web development, and marketing consultation services for small businesses and solo professionals. Matt also writes and produces newsletters and e-zines for small businesses; and with his wife, Kathy, he writes travel articles and commentary, specializing in family vacations, SCUBA diving, and snorkeling.

Matt's pastimes include sketching, writing poetry and song lyrics, freshwater and saltwater fishing, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, being outdoors, reading, talking politics and philosophy, woodworking, gardening, digging clams, fishing for lobster, listening to music, and travel with his family.

Born and raised in Maine, Matt proudly calls himself a native. He lives in Buxton, Maine with his wife of 19 years (also a proud native) and their two children.

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