Set in the small west Texas town of Seymour--Proud Souls--is the emotional journey of one man, Justin Olerude Bower, and his pending decision to end his life or move forward with what life he has yet to live. Set six-years after the loss of his wife and son in a terrible accident, Justin wakes one morning to find a new emotion stirring within his soul. A faint glimpse of hope has begun to clash with his earnest desire to drink himself to death and his emotional battle sets the story in motion and leads our hero down a path to discover why he had to lose the most precious part of his life--his family. "Proud Souls" is an emotional roller-coaster ride, taking the reader from one aspect of the human psyche--sensations of hatred and discontent--to varying emotions of soft sensual arousal, laughter and relief. Our hero is accompanied on this inner journey by the town pastor, Reverend Hillard Ray Polk, the town grocer, Ralph Winslow Parison and the lovely woman dubbed town whore and head barkeep to The Hawk's Nest, Tessa Jameson. Each of these individuals was devastated and affected by the loss of Justin's wife and son six-years prior to the opening of this story and each character now suffers to live within metaphorical prisons--a church, a grocery store and a bar--and their lives parallel the struggle and pending fate of our hero, Justin Olerude Bower. "Proud Souls" is a thought provoking, must read, story that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Its descriptive form will weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of its audience and the manner in which it captures the powerful essence of true human form within its pages will leave us to ask ourselves, which choice would I make? Life or Death? Death or Life?
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An impressive debut book by Bobby Ozuna,
By Steve Weber "author of "BARCODE BOOTY: Ho... (Northern Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)
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This riveting story follows Justin Olerude Bower and his spiritual awakening long after a tragic accident. He finds the hope to continue living despite having lost his family. "Proud Souls" takes the reader on this journey, exploring every possible human emotion.
"Proud Souls" will provide you with insights into the way you think about your own life, and will serve as a strong inspiration. The author's gift for description, emotional depth and storytelling is truly impressive and unique. This book is highly recommended and I hope to see more work from Bobby Ozuna.
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One to add to your "Best books read this year" list !,
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"Proud Souls is a compelling story of one man's journey, after losing his family, to discover his inner soul through several key people in the small west Texas town of Seymour. The author's gift for descriptive writing places the reader along side each character's life--their struggles and their victories. A definite page-turning "must read" for those who enjoy a solid story loaded with emotion and twists. This is a great first novel! Well done." N Siron
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Soulful Prose,
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This novel is gut-wrenching and soulful from the first few pages. It has an allure that makes it difficult to put down. The characters are quirky, sexy, dysfunctional and your heart will ache for the protagnostic. It is a page-turner to say the least and a story you will not forget.
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Reverend Polk, The Hawk's Nest, Tessa Jameson, Trey Phillips, Ralph Parison, Justin Olerude Bower, Carl Lee, Ralph Winslow Parison, Reverend Hillard Ray Polk, Life Tessa, Life Justin, Darla Presley, The People's Assembly of God, Danny Durite, Holy Bible, Mister Polk, Lucky Strike, Justin Bower, Archie Hawkins, Lake Kemp, Life Pappy Browse Sample Pages:
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Reverend Polk, The Hawk's Nest, Tessa Jameson, Trey Phillips, Ralph Parison, Justin Olerude Bower, Carl Lee, Ralph Winslow Parison, Reverend Hillard Ray Polk, Life Tessa, Life Justin, Darla Presley, The People's Assembly of God, Danny Durite, Holy Bible, Mister Polk, Lucky Strike, Justin Bower, Archie Hawkins, Lake Kemp, Life Pappy Browse Sample Pages:
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