Write for the Fight: A Collection of Seasonal Essays [Paperback]

Tess Hardwick (Author), Tracey M. Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2012

Authors Tess Thompson (formerly known as Hardwick) and Tracey Hansen, inspired by the myriad voices in the world, compile a melting pot of life paths from over a dozen unique individuals, each exploring the four timeless questions we've all pondered:

· What do you miss about being 5 years old? 

· What would you tell your 20-year-old self? 

· What, at this point in your life, do you want, wish and dream of for your life going forward? 

· What would you want said about you on your 80th birthday?

These experiences make us who we are, defining our personalities, perspectives and dreams as we move through the seasons of life - from memories at age 5 to the person we hope to be described as on our 80th birthday.

 

From the thoughtful to the blunt, experienced to the young - WRITE FOR THE FIGHT is a humorous and emotional journey that will take you back to the best of times and get you energized for the future. All writer royalties will be donated to charities benefiting the fight against breast cancer.

Contributing Writers Gordon Bonnet Galit Breen F. Jo Bruce Derek Flynn Jesse James Freeman Laura Kilmartin Marni Mann Karla J. Nellenbach Terry Persun Laura Tiberio Laura Zera

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Booktrope Editions (April 5, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935961438
• ISBN-13: 978-1935961437
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,827,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tess Thompson is a novelist and playwright with a BFA in Drama from the University of Southern California. In 2000 she wrote her first full-length play, My Lady's Hand which subsequently won the 2001 first place prize for new work at the Burien Theatre. Her first novel, "Riversong", became a bestselling ebook in 2012, reaching #1 on Nook and spending 35 days in Amazon's Top 100.

Like her main character in "Caramel and Magnolias", Tess is from a small town in Southern Oregon. She currently lives in near Seattle, Washington with her two young daughters, Emerson and Ella, and their puppy Patches. She is inspired daily by the view of the Cascade Mountains from her home office window.

Tess is working on her third novel and regularly blogs about her journey as a mother, author and friend at www.tesswrites.com.

Contact her at: [e-mail]

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Moving Anthology with the Perfect Blend of Voices May 9, 2012

By Karen DeLabar

Format:Kindle Edition

Paralleling our lives to the four seasons, Write for the Fight brings together 13 authors and asks them four questions:
Spring: What do you miss about being 5 years old?
Summer: What would you tell your 20 year old self?
Fall: What, at this point in your life, do you want, wish, and dream of for your life going forward?
Winter: What would you want said about you on your 80th birthday?

It is a fascinating concept and I feel that the authors chosen to participate in this anthology of essays were excellently cast. I loved the mix of voices, experience and approaches to the questions. Some were poetic, flowery with their depictions of times gone by, others were in your face and blunt with an accurate retelling of how life really was, is and most likely will be.

What fascinated me was even though there were over a dozen different voices their memories and hopes for the future were all very similar. It's almost as if we have a global memory of what it's like to be five years old, the wonder, the innocence, the need to take everything in right then and there. It's a shame we lose that.

I have to pull attention to author Terry Persun's Summer essay because he was the only one that instead of approaching his 20 year old self with words of wisdom and insight he wrote of the hope of regaining some of that recklessness and "gusto" that his younger self was full of. It was a different take on the question and it helped break up the section and made me realize that not everything about being 20 was that bad.

I think if I were to reread the anthology, which is most likely to happen, I think I would pick an author and follow that's author's voice throughout each section then go on to read another's views. When I read it for this review I did it start to finish and after reading 13 essays in a row about one topic it got a bit redundant. However, that was my fault, not the anthology's.

The truth is once I read one's perspective I needed to know what the next author thought. The flow and blend of their voices gave way to a rhythm that I found quite comfortable and readable. A humorous, light hearted essay would follow one more subtle and insightful but one never detracted from the other. There were many times I felt as if I was just hanging out with old friends, sharing with them, laughing with them.

I found myself longing for the age of innocence with them, cringing at the mistakes and insecurities of my early twenties. With my new friends I started to hope for a brighter, stronger and more independent future and I crossed my fingers that not only do I make it 80 but I have loved ones willing to throw one hell of a bash for me. This book makes you think and that's not always the easiest thing to do, especially when the topic you're thinking about is your life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming read. May 15, 2012

By Christina Esdon

Format:Kindle Edition

This was a wonderful read. Such heartwarming and thoughtful stories that transported me into the authors' lives and reflections. I read the book quite quickly, not only because of the format of having many short essays, but because I was so captivated to know how each author responded to each of the questions. You can tell that the authors really took time to craft their answers. They seemed so authentic and as the reader, I felt like I was sitting around a big table filled with food, and drinks with my new friends, getting to know them all.
After reading the book I found myself reflecting on the questions that were posed to the authors. While we may have led different lives we share common experiences: the innocence and invincibility of being 5, the freedom and carefree ways of being in your 20s, the hopes and apprehensions about achieving current dreams and moving forward, and finally looking forward to the celebration and love of family and friends at your 80th birthday.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to go on a journey filled with laughter, tears, friendship and fun. Another reason to buy the book is that all proceeds go to breast cancer research. What a great way to celebrate life by paying it forward to a good cause.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful compilation! May 18, 2012

By Kelly

Format:Kindle Edition

Loved reading all the different perspectives on the seasons of our lives. Enjoyed every single one. Great compilation of authors and their stories. Thank you so much for writing for a cause that is very close to my heart.