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Mary Erickson
Wandering Member
Post Number:
132
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 07:02 am: |   |
I've had the pleasure of reading Joy Lee Rutter's latest novel, A Flamboyant Disarray of Dreams and wanted to share a review of this book with the board members. It is as follows. (Note: I realized after posting that I'd misspelled Disarray in the post's subject)
After reading the first few pages of Joy Lee Rutter’s novel, A Flamboyant Disarray of Dreams, I realized it was well written and that the author knew her subject well. I did wonder how she was able to write a full-length book that would keep the reader’s interest, when the subject was a neuro-rehabilitation center, its staff and patients. Still, the author managed to paint an intriguing description of her protagonist, Joleen Cumberland, that made me want to continue. This wild-haired, burnt-out, would-be writer, who wore unmated socks like a badge, came to life under the skilled pen (or in this case word processor keys) of the author. And I was hooked.
Rutter goes on to introduce her other characters, one by one. These are not one-dimensional people. There’s Brad, Joleen’s coworker, who seems ill placed in his vocation of working with brain-damaged individuals. And the patients, themselves -- Alex, a young man full of rage, who coddles a violin like a child clutching his security blanket; Mitch, a talented author, who suffered brain-damage from a drunken fall; and his overly-protective brother, Geoff, who is stiff and authoritarian, but who eventually shows his softer side.
Rutter weaves these and her other characters into a tapestry that had me captivated long before the first chapter ended. As the characters dance around each other, they are slowly drawn together in stunning and beautiful ways that made me smile long after I’d finished the last page. I eagerly await a sequel to this work by a truly gifted author.
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
506
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 07:14 am: | |
Mary, I was about to load my computer into a box for our move, but good thing I didn't yet. Thank you so much for this post. You've made my day and I sure need that.
Hugs,
Joy
Joy
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Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
306
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 08:32 am: | |
Thanks Mary for the preview and the suspense. I am awaiting my copy of Joy's book to arrive. It has only been a week.... Now, I am become impatient after what you have stated here.
Fred
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Stacy Anderson
Wandering Member
Post Number:
116
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:41 am: | |
Don't fall for it, you guys. I saw Joy slip Mary a twenty to post this review.
 LOL, just kidding, folks! Good work, Joy! |
Mary Erickson
Wandering Member
Post Number:
134
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 04:47 pm: | |
 Thanks, C.E. for correcting my disarrayed post.
Mary
www.merickson.org
www.behlerpublications.com |
Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
507
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 08:45 pm: | |
Stacy, I did not. It was a 50.00. Ya think I"m that cheap? Harumph.
LOL you guys. You're all such a hoot.
Still didn't get my computer out of the box yet. I can't. My husband and son destroyed my desk while moving. It literally fell apart on the steps. While they continued holding onto their end, parts were falling off and hurtling themselves at Roger. It was not pretty.
Back to unpacking, and thank you again Mary for a nice review. 
Joy
Joy
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Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
307
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 10:30 pm: | |
Stacy,
It was a $20.00 She just wants us to think otherwise. But, now that I have my own copy of her book, it is going to cost a pretty penny for my review...lol
Fred
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
508
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 06:24 am: | |
Joy
http://behlerpublications.com/titles-rutter.asp |
Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
310
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 06:32 am: | |
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
510
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 07:55 am: | |
Joy
http://behlerpublications.com/titles-rutter.asp |
Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
311
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 09:16 am: | |
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
512
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 07:30 pm: | |
Joy
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Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
312
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 03:21 am: | |
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Fred Dungan
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
847
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 11:09 am: | |
What's going on here? Is this the war of the emotocons? Or is it simply a cheap publicity grab? If the latter is the case, I want to get in on the act.
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
513
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 05:35 pm: | |
No Fred. I can't get online much because we moved and I have 5 hours a month of aol until we can hook back up to DSL. So when I need to check the message boards, I am quick to add my 2 cents worth. Emoticons work well when you're typing on the fly.... 
...........and now back to my unpacking...............
Joy
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Fred Dungan
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
851
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 10:38 pm: | |
Joy,
I sent you a Net Zero program (free dial-up) via an email attatchment. Nobody should have to get by on 5 hours a month.
http://www.fdungan.com/vigilantes.htm |
Fred Dungan
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
852
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 10:46 pm: | |
Net Zero's free dial-up service restricts you to ten hours per month, which is twice as much as you are getting from your current service. Combine this with Juno's free service and you can have as much as twenty hours per month at no charge.
http://www.fdungan.com/vigilantes.htm |
Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
313
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 12:44 am: | |
Knowing that Joy has limited access time, I make my messages short and to the point so as to not burn up her 5-hours with long-winded speeches.
Frederick A. Babb
Note: Message paid for by the "Cheap advertisement for Joy" foundation.
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
514
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 07:10 am: | |
2 Freds and both looking out for me...I feel blessed. 
Fred D: I got your E-mail, but it went to my Spam folder thingy. Thank you and if Roger can't get DSL in our new area, I will look into Net zero.
Fred B:
Joy
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Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
314
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 09:37 am: | |
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Mary Erickson
Wandering Member
Post Number:
138
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 09:42 am: | |
      
a flamboyant disarray of dreams
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
515
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 03:41 pm: | |
I have to come back to this when I'm not terribly saddened. My dad passed away 10 minutes ago...
Joy
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Mary Erickson
Wandering Member
Post Number:
139
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 04:20 pm: | |
Joy, I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.jj
Mary
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
516
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 04:31 pm: | |
Thank you so much, Mary. He was diagnosed with cancer 3 weeks ago. It was in his lungs, liver, bones and possibly the brain. How he had no clue he was ill is beyond me. On the 24th of January, he turned 79. I'm grateful he did not have a long bout with suffering.
Joy
Joy
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Bill Nelson
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
968
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 05:03 pm: | |
Joy,
My prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Don't feel sorry for your dad. You'll grieve his loss, but I'm betting he's in a great place!
Hang in there.
Bill
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RISEN, ISBN 1-93301616-4
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Claudia Turner VanLydegraf
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1870
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 08:19 pm: | |
Joy, I am sooo sorry about your father. I am also sure that he is in a better place and he is not riddled with pain anymore. That is a good thing to be free of, especially when he had all that going wrong, so quickly.
Take care and savor a special prayer from all of us who wish you and your family well during this time.
Claudia
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cora morace
Hunger Member
Post Number:
53
Registered: 11-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 09:47 pm: | |
Joy,
My prayers include you & yours this evening, there never is enough time, no matter how long, is there? PLease be comforted that he did not suffer long and is in a happier world.
CJ |
Frederick A. Babb
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
316
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 12:29 am: | |
Joy,
My prayers are with you and yours. I can speak from experience about the long bout with cancer. My dad passed away almost two years ago after 11 months battling lung cancer. To have to had watch him waste away slowly was not pretty. As Cora stated so well, be comforted that he did not suffer long.
Whatever you may need, I am here.
Fred
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Joy Lee Rutter
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
518
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 07:35 pm: | |
I am extremely grateful he didn't suffer. Hospice is wonderful; they make sure the terminally ill are comfortable and die with dignity. I'm also glad I got to see him. My son and I drove to Frankfort KY and spent 6 days with him.
Thank you all for your condolences. What a great group of friends. No, scratch 'friends'. You're like family to me.
Joy
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