Repercussion [Paperback]

India J. Podsen (Author), George Velasquez (Author), Dan Mauiner (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 1999

What happens to people when life as they know it it threatened? Repercussion tells the story of one man's crossing into the world of the physically challenged and explores the aftermath of such impact on love, marriage, and the human spirit. Meet Tony Rubio, who sees only fame and fortune in his immediate future-until he loses it all in one split second. Suddenly an unforseen event turns his world upside down when he becomes involved in a hit-and run accident.

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From the Back Cover

As the Dance Director at one of Atlanta's prosperous ballroom dance studios, Antonio Rubio enjoys the good life with a gorgeous wife, a dynamic career, and the chance of winning a prestigious ballroom competition. Antonio sees only fame fortune in his immediate future-until he loses it all in one split second. Suddenly an unforeseen event turns his world upside down when Antonio is involved in a hit-and-run accident.

Rachel Rubio, a former prima ballerina, is proud of her successful husband and his talent as a choreographer, dance instructor, and professional ballroom competitor. As his ambitious dancer partner and wife, Rachel is forced to face the reality that her husband may never recover from the traumatic repercussion of the accident. Nightmares from her childhood are intensified by the sudden turn of events in her life. Rachel unable to cope with Antonio's accident is incapable of providing him any emotional support, and soon finds herself living with a stranger.

What happens to people when life as they know it is threatened? Repercussion tells the story of one man's crossing into the world of the physically challenged and explores the effects of such impact on love, marriage, and the human spirit.

About the Author

India J. Podsen, Ph.D., is a published author of books and articles in the field of education. Combining her skills as a writer with an interest in ballroom dancing she brings an insightful approach to dealing with adversity within the exciting world of competition ballroom dancing. India Podsen competes in pro-am dance competitions and seves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Swing Dancers Club.

Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Mindscapes Publishing (June 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967255708
• ISBN-13: 978-0967255705
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,475,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Of Limited Value, April 11, 2001

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"moinkansas" (Wichita, KS USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Repercussion (Paperback)

Oy! On one hand, what can you say about a book that describes gay men as "young men who mimicked the act of love with their own kind," and portrays the newly disabled protagonist as determinedly uttering the words, "No more acting like a victim, no more thinking like a cripple, no more walking like an invalid. No more!" To call this book politically unaware would be a vast understatement. An amputee myself, I did, however, appreciate the descriptions of prosthetics, rehab, the Paralympics, and the strong rebuttal of the assumption that people with disabilities are tragic and impotent. However, it would have been a better novel if it had touched on the lives of all the people with disabilities who aren't athletic, white/Latino or middle-class. (And the NY dance world is strangely devoid of gay men - go figure!) I also found it poorly written, edited (I couldn't believe the punctuation!) and predictable. Still, I think it holds some value as a portrayal of an amputee's rise from self-hatred to success as a professional dancer, activist and teacher. I just wish the authors had been a little more concerned with avoiding the implication that the only good crip is an athletic crip, particularly if he's a straight, good-looking, middle-class Latino.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Repercussion fails in telling story of amputee, July 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Repercussion (Paperback)

The Author,Podson, writes... a distracting, superfluous and boring book about the life of an amateur dancer who lost leg in vehicular accident. The book could have been inspirational and moving but it's just too badly written and in need of editing. I purchased the book because of the star rating ;but this is misleading. I am going to send it back to Amazon.com for a possible refund as I could not finish reading it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terribly written book about amputee dancer, July 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Repercussion (Paperback)

Antonio is involved in hit and run accident. Author India Podson fails miserably in telling his story and the Repercussions he suffered from losing his leg. Antonio also lost his marriage and almost lost his ability and desire to dance again. But he overcame his self pity and handicap and therefore triumphed over adversity. The problem is in the writing. Too much reporting and not enough writing . Weak characters. Long winded superfluous sentences. Not enough dialogue. Cumbersome and boring to read. It needs editing.Could not bring myself to finish it.The ironic thing is that Antonio (or the real person) whose story this is would have probably done a better job if he would have written this book from the heart .