After a lifetime of abuse and loss--from fights with other boys staged for his father's entertainment, to the death of his only son-- sixty one year old Vernon Davidson is angry. He's ready to get back at God, his paper mill coworkers, and everyone else in his north Louisiana town. Constantly drunk to numb his pain, the normally cautious Vernon spirals into recklessness; drinking on the job, facing down a younger man at work over a parking spot, scandalizing his former fellow Baptists with displays of his nakedness. Meanwhile Jody Davidson, Vernon's estranged nephew, struggles to survive a similarly tragic past by self-imposed exile, inserting himself into a new, seemingly different family a thousand miles away. The two men are reunited when Vernon agrees to retrieve Jody for his dying brother so they can say goodbye-and that's when they each embark on a journey that will ultimately change their lives.
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About the Author
For Brian Holers, life is a gift that plays out with unbearable sweetness. Inherently drawn to the opportunities all around him, Brian has forged his own way. An arborist by day and a novelist in every moment he can steal, his head is filled with stories which can't be contained. Be it writing, blogging or ranting to friends, his voice is passionate and compelling.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By L. Miller
Format:Paperback
Thank you, Brian Holers, for reminding us that the most haunting aspects of our lives are our own internal ghosts. This is a beautifully written, tender exploration of fathers and sons and of legacy, so rich in detail it makes me taste the scuppernongs. The author's voice is vibrant and touched with a wry humor that makes the pages fly by. An excellent first effort by a gifted writer.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
DOXOLOGY is a touching evocation of a place and culture known, heretofore, only to natives of North-Central Louisiana. With a deceptively simple yet original voice and spot on characterization, Holers takes an unflinching look at the genus "Southern Redneck." His tale of grandfathers, fathers, sons and brothers recreates family dynamics and memories in a way that feels painfully real, so the story becomes, in fact, a doxology, a song of praise for the male family bond, the emotional ties men conceal from the world and each other.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alle Wells
Format:Kindle Edition
"Doxology" is about carrying on.
Everyone has lost something or someone they thought they couldn't live without. Everyone must choose how they will carry on.
Jody Davidson receives a phone call from his uncle. He learns that his father is dying, and returns to his Louisiana hometown where his father and uncles work at the paper mill. Jody comes from a dysfunctional family, a family of strong, yet weak men. The family patriarch, E. L., handed down harsh sentences to his three sons. His sons, in turn, passed their pain onto their sons. Jody's Uncle Vernon leads a life of self-destruction and hate, unable to let go of the losses he's experienced. Jody's father, Leonard, lives in the past, talks about brother Pearl, and requests a family reunion. Jody tries to comply with his father's wishes by reaching out to his remaining relatives, including Uncle Vernon, and his long-lost brother.
In the end, Vernon and Jody find a common bond. Vernon is able to accept his past and Jody is able to embrace the future. This is an engaging and haunting tale, written in lovely prose.
Everyone has lost something or someone they thought they couldn't live without. Everyone must choose how they will carry on.
Jody Davidson receives a phone call from his uncle. He learns that his father is dying, and returns to his Louisiana hometown where his father and uncles work at the paper mill. Jody comes from a dysfunctional family, a family of strong, yet weak men. The family patriarch, E. L., handed down harsh sentences to his three sons. His sons, in turn, passed their pain onto their sons. Jody's Uncle Vernon leads a life of self-destruction and hate, unable to let go of the losses he's experienced. Jody's father, Leonard, lives in the past, talks about brother Pearl, and requests a family reunion. Jody tries to comply with his father's wishes by reaching out to his remaining relatives, including Uncle Vernon, and his long-lost brother.
In the end, Vernon and Jody find a common bond. Vernon is able to accept his past and Jody is able to embrace the future. This is an engaging and haunting tale, written in lovely prose.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sad and Confusing
I started out really wanting to like Doxology by Brian Holers. It's a gripping concept, a sharp look at a man facing lonliness after a life of abuse and disappointment in the name... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Erin Maurer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Something a Little Different
Are you in the mood for something a little different without going down the road of paranormal or fantasy? This book may just fit the bill. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ruth A. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Praise to God. Clever, touching, exceptional.
The clever title, Doxology, is apt as this very well written and poignant book is indeed a praise to God. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Peter Hall
3.0 out of 5 stars
Thoughts on Doxology
Doxology tells the story of Davidson men. They're a family dealing with their own personal demons as they gather to say goodbye to one of their own. I'm going to be honest here... Read more
Published 14 months ago by jamiebmusings
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Poignant Tale of Family Synergies
Devastatingly poignant. The synergy between all the characters and their personal issues make this story incredibly moving.
Outstanding journey. Read more
Outstanding journey. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Carlie Cullen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended!
I'm usually pretty good with words, but I'm not sure I can do justice to this book. I was expecting a lot just from reading the excerpt and Brian's own words about the book, but... Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Threads of Faith and Family
In Brain Holers' novel, Doxology, Vernon Davidson is so used to his isolation from family and his faith that he hardly notices how disconnected he has become from his last living... Read more
Published 14 months ago by SuzanneG
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Emotional Read
I wasn't sure what to think when I first read this book, to be completely frank. About half way through - I stopped to look up the word "doxology", I had NO CLUE as to what it... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Marie Borthwick
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Amazing Tale of Redemption
At 61-years old, Vernon Davidson is not a happy camper. Why should he be? His life hasn't been a bowl of cherries after all. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kevin A. Carey Infante
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family Ties!
Doxology
The story begins when Vernon Davidson's dying brother requests him to bring his sons home. Read more
The story begins when Vernon Davidson's dying brother requests him to bring his sons home. Read more
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More About the Author
For Brian Holers, life is a gift that plays out with unbearable sweetness. Inherently drawn to the opportunities all around him, Brian has forged his own way. An arborist by day and a novelist in every moment he can steal, his head is filled with stories which can't be contained. Be it writing, blogging or ranting to friends, his voice is passionate and compelling.
Brian's debut novel, Doxology, is a tale about a man with a violent and haunting past. Doxology is full of real, sympathetic characters who struggle but still believe in God. Raised Christian, Brian now lives in a Jewish home and pulls on a faith beyond denomination to instill his books with a universal message of hope and redemption.
Currently, Brian lives in Seattle Washington with his wife and son. He spends his days taking care of trees both above and below ground. His interests span politics, history, economics and baseball and his writing focuses on the development of men and their emotions.
Find out more about Brian and his first novel, "Doxology," at www.brianholers.com.
Brian's debut novel, Doxology, is a tale about a man with a violent and haunting past. Doxology is full of real, sympathetic characters who struggle but still believe in God. Raised Christian, Brian now lives in a Jewish home and pulls on a faith beyond denomination to instill his books with a universal message of hope and redemption.
Currently, Brian lives in Seattle Washington with his wife and son. He spends his days taking care of trees both above and below ground. His interests span politics, history, economics and baseball and his writing focuses on the development of men and their emotions.
Find out more about Brian and his first novel, "Doxology," at www.brianholers.com.
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