Flower in The Cold [Paperback]

Huda Orfali (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 19, 2000

Book Description: Flower in The Cold is the second collection of short stories produced by an ambitious creative writer; the first is Blue Fire. Orfali's collection enriches our understanding of the human nature, which teeters along a scale that hosts absolute love on one end and disgusting horror on the other. There are moments in the stories which move the reader to tearful eyes, moments which push out a muzzled outcry and moments which leave behind a vulnerable disgusted whisper. Most of the key characters welcome death as the alternative option. Too sick and overloaded to live, they reject life and look for an eternal remedy. A remedy that imposes itself on you and leaves you with the arrogant satisfied feeling that YOU have made the decision.Author Bio: Huda Orfali got her start in literature when she was just eight years old and with the support of her family, Orfali's path to publication quickly commenced. She majored in English Literature and focused in her writing on two genres, poetry and short stories. Dr. Duane Simolke, author of the Acorn Stories, noticed Orfali's talent and encouraged her to pursue her publication further with iUniverse.com. She published her first book Blue Fire in 1999. Many of her stories reflect in an indirect way a personal experience. Her second book, Flower in The Cold, is a collection of short stories. It addresses controversial issues like euthanasia, organ transplantation, racial discrimination, sexual abuse and abortion. Dr. Salma Haddad wrote the preface of this book. Orfali's stories revolve around one character,Marc, who stands for the "flowery side of life" says Dr. Haddad. He is there to "give us a wake-up call and to incite the invincible human power which should be placed at the service of humanity".

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Huda Orfali got her start in literature when she was just eight years old. From there, Orfali's path to publication quickly commenced. Dr. Duane Simolke, author of the Acorn Stories, noticed Orfali's talent and encouraged her to pursue publication with iUniverse.com. She published her first book Blue Fire in 1999.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (July 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595011381
• ISBN-13: 978-0595011384
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,288,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fire and Cold, September 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Flower in The Cold (Paperback)

Flower in The Cold is a new production by an ambitious writer. After reading the first book by Orfali I was anxious to read more of her well-written and intriguing stories. This new book deals with taboos in our lives like euthanasia, sexual abuse and abortion. I'm impressed by her pro-life approach and critical eye for the problems of our society, also by her contradictory images of fire and cold. I wish the author luck and recommend her two books, Blue Fire and Flower in The Cold.

5.0 out of 5 stars capturing stories., September 14, 2001

By 

Scott Anderson (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flower in The Cold (Paperback)

The stories I read in this book capture the imagination and trigger a deep disgust for child-abusers.
The story Stableboy with its style and thoughts, was one of my favorites.
I was abused as a child and it gave me comfort to see the perpetrator punished at the end.
Thank you author for this wonderful book

5.0 out of 5 stars A deep understanding of human nature!, October 25, 2000

By 

Duane Simolke "author, The Acorn Stories, Deg... (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flower in The Cold (Paperback)

Huda Orfali's first book, Blue Fire, received several strong reader reviews here at Amazon.com. Orfali's second book offers stories of people learning to deal with the harsh realities of life and death. Relying heavily on dialogue, Orfali shows people who must confront unexpected changes, including some tragic changes. The characters range from a ballerina, to a camera man, to a vampire.

One of my favorite selections is the title story, in which a father's letters help him examine his feelings about his son's illness.

Orfali gives realistic glimpses at the more difficult moments in people's lives. Still, she also celebrates the strength of human relationships and the protective love of parents for their children.

These stories reflect a deep understanding of human nature and a deep love for the written word.