Crows on a High Wire by Paul John Hausleben
Crows on a High Wire is a fine example of the range of storytelling abilities of Paul John Hausleben. The author weaves a magical story of a fictional public house while the business evolves over many years. By using the publican's first person narrative of relating of the background of the infancy of the establishment, to the adventures over the many years, and by telling of the amazing cast of characters that pass through the pub, the reader feels as if they too, are in the pub sipping drinks and sharing in the experiences. The crows (patrons) sit upon the high wire of life (bar stools) in the downtown Bloomfield, New Jersey, Crows on a High Wire Public House. There, they drink, eat, chatter, pass the time and enjoy life all within a haven of an escape from the weary world. Bartender and publican, Xavier Gilly Gilford records it all over the next thirty years. He records the love, the pain, the joy and the sadness. The storytelling power of the novel will magically transport the reader to one of the pub's barstools to witness the journey of the many lives and to learn how each of us, as we pass through our own lives, manages to touch, love, and influence others in so many ways. This is an unforgettable novel that the author sprinkles with humor, with touches of sadness, and elements of joy, and it is a novel that will leave the reader immersed in laughter and in tears, but one thing is for sure, it will never leave the reader's mind.
It is very difficult to classify the work of Paul John Hausleben. One critic's words might be the best description so far, when he wrote, Mr. Hausleben is a myriad of storytelling adventures. When Mr. Hausleben writes humor, he is today's Jean Shepherd. When he dabbles in emotions, drama, sports, fantasy or the other genres that he ventures into, then he is impossible to classify. His now, seemingly endless cast of characters has become almost 'Dickens-like.' He is indeed; a master storyteller and that might be the best description of all. If you are lucky enough to meet Paul John Hausleben in person and have a chance to sit and speak with him, then we can guarantee that it will be a magical experience. If your luck is exceptional and you are able to lure him into a story or two, then it will be forever memorable. As many people, have said, you will not meet a better storyteller. Paul himself will tell you that he is not an author, he will insist in saying that he is just a storyteller. His mission is to continue to write and tell stories to warm your heart, make you laugh, and sometimes make you cry - just a little. Most of all, he deals in memories, and helping you to also remember the good times of your own life, and the special people who touched you along the way. Paul was born and raised in Paterson, and then nearby Haledon, New Jersey, and began writing at an early age. He revisited a writing career later in his life, and he now is the author of a number of novels, compilations, short stories and other works. Most of his work, touches upon nostalgic remembrances of simpler times, and tells the stories of heartfelt, humorous, and special human relationships. Other than writing, among many careers both paid and unpaid, he is a former semi-professional hockey goaltender, a music fan and music reviewer, an avid sports fan, photographer and amateur radio operator. He now resides in Somewhere, U.S.A., but his heart always remains along Belmont Avenue in good old Paterson, and Haledon, New Jersey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780998630083 |
| ISBN 10 | 099863008X |
| Title | Crows on a High Wire |
| Author | Paul John Hausleben |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | God Bless the Keg Publishing LLC |
| Year published | 2020-03-08 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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