Michael Kasenow’s Historical Novel Creates An Arrayal of Post Civil War Life in Galveston, Texas

Jan. 17, 2012 - PRLog -- Kasenow’s vivid descriptions of Galveston and his minutia of details of this era make Last Paradise a depiction of life after the Civil War along with the intricate details of the city of Galveston during this period.  He created a period piece for the readers to place themselves into this time.  Kasenow does a great job of exploring the oppression and injustices of this time period and balancing it out with the friendships and human goodness which is found in his characters.

   As interesting history of Galveston was explained by the author, “Galveston was the third richest city in the United States, behind New York and Chicago.”  He continued, “Today it’s a unique tourist location, but certainly not the third richest city in the U.S. Like all subjects, the Galveston hurricane grew on me as I gained interest. I delved into the island and discovered many aspects of that disaster that were not well known by many people, including me.”  This brought his interest to a peak.  “Once the book was underway, it was a great adventure discovering that independent culture,” said Michael Kasenow.

   Freedom is a key theme in his book, as several other characters are also fighting for that right.  One of the most endearing characters, Bishop, a former slave, wants to see nothing more than for his children to go to college and have the opportunities he never had.  Sadly, his dream for his son comes to a tragic end, yet he still perseveres, bringing forth admirable resolve.

   Kasenow does a great job of exploring the oppression and injustices of this time period and balancing it out with the friendships and human goodness which is found in his characters.  For readers interested in a book capable of transporting them into the past, with original insights to how day to day life was lived, combined with a memorable character, The Last Paradise is a wonderful book to read.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael Kasenow is a novelist, poet and scientist, and is currently a geology professor at Eastern Michigan University.  He is the author of fourteen science books, the critically acclaimed novel "The Last Paradise", and the award winning collection of poems, "Six Feet Down".  He has traveled extensively and lived in many places among a variety of unique personalities.  His lifetime resume includes waiter, cab driver, bartender, lumberman, janitor, butcher, and ranch hand in New Mexico.  These experiences add authenticity to his written work.  He lives in a Michigan harbor town, enjoying blueberries and the west waves of Lake Michigan.

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