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brinlingfm · 04-29-2011, 11:15 AM

SHARED EMPTINESS

Synopsis:
A look into the harrowing despair of a middle-class family tormented beyond endurance by a mindless act of violence.

Chris Carter, at 24, a medical student, had it all. Good looks, intelligence, a winning personality, a loving family. His girlfriend, Louise, was his dream girl, and he had everything ahead of him, everything to live for….

Until he was mugged after walking Louise home from his sister’s birthday party—and his world and the world of all those who knew him was changed forever.

His brain damage was significant, and it was touch-and-go whether he would ever again be the person he was, ever again be able to leave the hospital bed and walk outside in the summer sun.

His family and friends—simple, good folk— struggled to come to grips with their changed reality, and were forced into decisions that no one should ever have to make.

Chris’ mother, Frannie, struggled to hold the family together, while consumed with grief.

Vince, Chris’ father, dodged reality and continued his unrealistic existence until reality could not be denied.

Jeannie, Chris’ younger sister, who always considered herself a second class citizen, didn’t know how to seize the advantage Chris’ hospitalization offered.

Father Norman, Chris’ friend and parish priest, was forced to choose between his church and his friend. His battle about what was right and wrong pitted him against Father Whittier, his pastor, and his God.

Dr. Meredith, the neurosurgeon who operated on Chris, not only faced incredible medical problems, but also the treachery of his subordinates, particularly Dr. Prendergast, a research-oriented psychologist.

Dr. Prendergast saw Chris as a unique test subject and, despite warnings by Dr. Meredith to the contrary, tried to get Chris to participate in his sensory deprivation experiments.

Carol, Chris’ nurse, found a way to communicate with Chris beyond the superficial, and her devotion and desire to protect him changed the course of events

This book is available at:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y6E62E
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004Y6E62E
https://www.amazon.co.de/dp/B004Y6E62E
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/56219
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Sha.../2940012455727

Thanks for your time and interest.
John Brinling, author

04-29-2011, 11:15 AM	#1
brinlingfm Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	Shared Emptiness - A Family In Crisis SHARED EMPTINESS Synopsis: A look into the harrowing despair of a middle-class family tormented beyond endurance by a mindless act of violence. Chris Carter, at 24, a medical student, had it all. Good looks, intelligence, a winning personality, a loving family. His girlfriend, Louise, was his dream girl, and he had everything ahead of him, everything to live for…. Until he was mugged after walking Louise home from his sister’s birthday party—and his world and the world of all those who knew him was changed forever. His brain damage was significant, and it was touch-and-go whether he would ever again be the person he was, ever again be able to leave the hospital bed and walk outside in the summer sun. His family and friends—simple, good folk— struggled to come to grips with their changed reality, and were forced into decisions that no one should ever have to make. Chris’ mother, Frannie, struggled to hold the family together, while consumed with grief. Vince, Chris’ father, dodged reality and continued his unrealistic existence until reality could not be denied. Jeannie, Chris’ younger sister, who always considered herself a second class citizen, didn’t know how to seize the advantage Chris’ hospitalization offered. Father Norman, Chris’ friend and parish priest, was forced to choose between his church and his friend. His battle about what was right and wrong pitted him against Father Whittier, his pastor, and his God. Dr. Meredith, the neurosurgeon who operated on Chris, not only faced incredible medical problems, but also the treachery of his subordinates, particularly Dr. Prendergast, a research-oriented psychologist. Dr. Prendergast saw Chris as a unique test subject and, despite warnings by Dr. Meredith to the contrary, tried to get Chris to participate in his sensory deprivation experiments. Carol, Chris’ nurse, found a way to communicate with Chris beyond the superficial, and her devotion and desire to protect him changed the course of events This book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y6E62E https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004Y6E62E https://www.amazon.co.de/dp/B004Y6E62E http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/56219 http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Sha.../2940012455727 Thanks for your time and interest. John Brinling, author