Left Standing [Paperback]

Chad Bring (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2005

Growing up in Chicago, Justin Mason, a recent college graduate, has a bright future ahead. With two parents nearby and finally an apartment of his own, he is ready for what life has in store for him. His family and friends are important, but his passion is writing. As the youngest journalist at the Chicago Gazette, Justin’s career is wide open. His life seems to be going right on track, that is, until plans start shifting.

For the next two years, he is left standing in contemplation as his life changes along with those close to him.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chad J. Bring is a new author whose writing debut is Left Standing. He sees writing more books in his future. He currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska.

Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059534349X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595343492
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,933,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Change can be a good thing!, February 8, 2005

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D. Lebakken (Edgerton, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Left Standing (Paperback)

Mr. Bring shows, no matter what your age, change can be a good thing, and that some things are worth sacrificing for others. The book kept me wondering, from cover to cover, what was next - What decision will Justin make? How will it affect his relationship with his family? With his girlfriend? His job?

I'll be watching for more books by this new author!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing debut novel., March 3, 2005

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avinity "avinity" (The Cornhusker State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Left Standing (Paperback)

For a debut novel, Mr. Bring certainly deserves acknowledgement as a true writer.

Justin Mason is going through a coming-of-age phase in his life that presents its own set of challenges. With a sick grandfather, a less-than-sincere girlfriend, and a new job at the Chicago Gazette, the book plunges you in to real life from the very beginning. As you travel with him through the following two years, you experience his ups and downs, stress with his stresses, and feel relief by the end that he finally figured it out. His life is put out there for you to read - and you will find yourself relating to it more than you thought you would. There are points in this book that you will find yourself saying 'Wow, that's exactly how I would have done it.'

Mr. Bring has established himself as an author, and set a high bar for his following work. Great book.