Apex Review Of Good On Paper (Bodie Parkhurst)

July 18, 2010 - PRLog -- Good On Paper
Bodie Parkhurst
ISBN: 9781449586478
CreateSpace
Reviewed By Renee Washburn

Official Apex Reviews Rating: 5 Stars


Some would call them dysfunctional, others would call them normal...

With an accident-prone matriarch, a reincarnated witch, a slick-talking spin doctor, and the pregnant mistress of a married televangelist, the Conrad family has more than its fair share of interesting characters. Furthermore, given the fact that they were spawned from clean-living, salt-of-the-earth farmers, one would find it difficult to understand just how the Conrad children ended up so far off the beaten path. To top it all off, as the family reunites for what appears to be a rather uneventful summer – Dan, the family patriarch, suddenly ends up dead, and his demise is clearly not accidental. In light of this horrific tragedy, can the Conrad family finally get its collective act together in the interest of ultimate redemption?

Throughout the pages of Good On Paper, author Bodie Parkhurst introduces the reader to the curious logistics of a family that – though far from saintly – no doubt serves as an accurate reflection of many familial clans in modern-day America. Combining compelling, lifelike scenarios and vivid, well-defined characters, Parkhurst paints a striking picture of humanity at its worst and best, highlighting both the disastrous consequences of sin and the healing power of forgiveness. In sum, the reader is presented with a realistic snapshot of what families all over the world should strive to achieve: the enduring bonds of mutual love and respect – regardless of personal differences or intermittent clashes. In so doing, Parkhurst has crafted an engaging, true-to-life tale reminding us all that – no matter what society may say to the contrary – there’s absolutely nothing wrong with simply being human.

With subtle sentimentality and surprisingly deft humor, Good On Paper is an enjoyable, rewarding read. An impressive, insightful new offering from a gifted literary talent on the rise.

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