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The Book of Virtues, Volume 1
by James Baldini

Brief Summary and Description

Tales within a Tale Subtly Expounds on the Basic Human Virtues. In coming up with these biting vignettes inspired by real life stories, author James Baldini combines sagacity, punchy humor and keenness to life.

“You know, life wasn’t meant to be easy.” So begins James Baldini’s The Book of Virtues. By turns akin to Kurt Vonnegut’s trenchant works and Jonathan Safran Foer’s subtle yet affecting prose, this satirical fiction is a profoundly original work that will certainly strike a chord among its audiences. In coming up with these biting vignettes lifted from real life stories, Baldini combines sagacity, punchy humor and keenness to life.

Throughout the pages, readers will follow two teenagers in love who try to reconnect after a tragic separation; a father’s deal with the devil in exchange for his son’s life; a young boy’s courage against constant bullying; a husband’s fidelity to his wife; a man’s tolerance despite grave obstacles; and a con artist’s taste of his own medicine.

Aside from demonstrating his deftness with the written word, Baldini, in this book, also enlightens readers on a less preachy note. His stories explore life’s core virtues – love, faith, justice, fidelity, tolerance and honesty – written in easy-to read, entertaining and lighthearted text. Meant for young and old audiences, The Book of Virtues is a fine read that amuses and inspires.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to www.bookofvirtues.net