“Covid-19 stole so much. But one of the things it couldn’t steal was the power of stories.”
During the author's time in isolation, he witnessed the finest moments of a small town: neighbours lending a hand, the simple joys of gardening, the sight of a young boy peddling his bike, and strolling in the park with his faithful companion, Hugo.
Within these experiences, childhood recollections blend seamlessly with tales of family life, painting a vivid picture of community, kinship, and a sense of belonging.
Reflecting on his secluded moments, the author wrote "As I sat on my porch, I pondered the shrinking scope of my world." Despite its modest scale, his world, as depicted in these narratives, showcases the boundless expanse of human affection; illustrating how love triumphs over adversities that beset us.
Notes from the Porch is a wonderful collection of short stories contrived by the author, during a time when the world was in panic and disarray. It is a book that gives you an overwhelming sense of happiness and contentment as well as the realisation of how important the little things in life are.
Thank you so much to the author - Thomas Christopher Greene as well as Samantha from Rootstock Publishing who shared her own stories with me on a deeply personal level, thank you so much for sending me this book.
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