Robert White
About life and living30 total reviews
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I really enjoyed reading this. I know some people that would greatly benefit from reading this. You did a great job of writing here. Keep up the good work.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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I really enjoyed reading this. I know some people that would greatly benefit from reading this. You did a great job of writing here. Keep up the good work.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Barbara - positive feedback from one of my favorites is always welcome. Hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas season. Always warm regards, Bill
Comment from Nosha17
That was a very well written story, very heart-warming. Maybe, that was just what he needed to turn his own life around. The characters were well drawn and likeable, the descriptions of setting were very good and the story had a good message. Most enjoyable. Faye
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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That was a very well written story, very heart-warming. Maybe, that was just what he needed to turn his own life around. The characters were well drawn and likeable, the descriptions of setting were very good and the story had a good message. Most enjoyable. Faye
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thank you Faye! I'm glad that you read and appreciate your kind comments. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from JW
This is a well written story - and it's message could not have come at a more coincidental time.
You see - and I'll try to keep this short. Like Rob, I'm in my early 60's, and for the past few years worked at a small apartment complex as the building and yard maintenance person. In doing so I had enough to financially survive, and I got free rent, utilities, and Internet access.
Early this year my landlord/boss had a stoke and his health has been failing every since.
Unfortunately, as a result of the above, he informed me and all tenants recently that he's going to sell his properties, and he wants all of us to move within six weeks.
Thus, I'm now out of a job, I'm going to lose my residence - and I have very little savings.
Unless I can quickly find a new full time job and place to live ... well, you can imagine.
Like I said - the message of your story could not have come at a more coincidental time. At the thought of losing everything, it's been hard not to give into depression. JW
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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This is a well written story - and it's message could not have come at a more coincidental time.
You see - and I'll try to keep this short. Like Rob, I'm in my early 60's, and for the past few years worked at a small apartment complex as the building and yard maintenance person. In doing so I had enough to financially survive, and I got free rent, utilities, and Internet access.
Early this year my landlord/boss had a stoke and his health has been failing every since.
Unfortunately, as a result of the above, he informed me and all tenants recently that he's going to sell his properties, and he wants all of us to move within six weeks.
Thus, I'm now out of a job, I'm going to lose my residence - and I have very little savings.
Unless I can quickly find a new full time job and place to live ... well, you can imagine.
Like I said - the message of your story could not have come at a more coincidental time. At the thought of losing everything, it's been hard not to give into depression. JW
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reading Jonathon and for your kind feedback. Sorry about your current circumstance. I hope the best for you. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Very good story. I was completely involved with it, which is rare. Great ending, too. THe ghost was there to tell the guy not to kill himself, without actually saying it. :)
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Very good story. I was completely involved with it, which is rare. Great ending, too. THe ghost was there to tell the guy not to kill himself, without actually saying it. :)
Comment Written 21-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reading Phyllis and for your kind feedback. I appreciate both. Bill
Comment from adewpearl
Good attention-grabbing intro of your main character and his state of mind
why spend time with a failure? - add question mark
you work back story in well
good detail of setting
love the conversation in the cemetery with his ancestor
Do you know what happened? - add question mark
moving tour of the headstones and the people and events they represent
a powerful, moving closing - this gets my final six for the week, knew I was saving it for a good reason :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Good attention-grabbing intro of your main character and his state of mind
why spend time with a failure? - add question mark
you work back story in well
good detail of setting
love the conversation in the cemetery with his ancestor
Do you know what happened? - add question mark
moving tour of the headstones and the people and events they represent
a powerful, moving closing - this gets my final six for the week, knew I was saving it for a good reason :-) Brooke
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reading Brooke and for your kind and generous feedback. I've had several responses from people who are the same age as the character and are having hard times. Maybe there was a reason I wrote this story. Thanks again for your continuous support and encouragement. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from Shari1962
This story really hit home. Yesterday I retired from a thirty year career, not of my own choice. Rob's character really spoke to me. I have read lots of historical fiction. You did a nice job of writing in that genre.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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This story really hit home. Yesterday I retired from a thirty year career, not of my own choice. Rob's character really spoke to me. I have read lots of historical fiction. You did a nice job of writing in that genre.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind and generous feedback. I appreciate both. Bill
Comment from Adri7enne
"I never forgot the look in his eyes as he DYED." DIED.
Wow, can you tell a story! I was mesmerized all the way through it, and I actually had tears in my eyes when I came to the end. What a storyteller you are, Bill. I bet everybody gathers round when you tell your grandkids stories.
I tend to agree about suicide. It's not a noble way to go. I don't mean assisted dying, where someone is already going, but to kill a healthy body....It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
What can I say, Bill? You can write. This is a gem.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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"I never forgot the look in his eyes as he DYED." DIED.
Wow, can you tell a story! I was mesmerized all the way through it, and I actually had tears in my eyes when I came to the end. What a storyteller you are, Bill. I bet everybody gathers round when you tell your grandkids stories.
I tend to agree about suicide. It's not a noble way to go. I don't mean assisted dying, where someone is already going, but to kill a healthy body....It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
What can I say, Bill? You can write. This is a gem.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Like everyone, I enjoy getting a six. All more special from a writer I admire! Always warm regards, Bill
Comment from Quoiky
Very interesting story. It kept my focus throughout. Your description was excellent. I felt like I was standing behind Rob as you were telling the story. I hope to read more of your work. And, oh yes...you have a lovely, beautiful muse.
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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Very interesting story. It kept my focus throughout. Your description was excellent. I felt like I was standing behind Rob as you were telling the story. I hope to read more of your work. And, oh yes...you have a lovely, beautiful muse.
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Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reading and your kind feedback. I kind of like my muse! Bill
Comment from LIJ Red
A man loses tolerance as he ages, for heat, cold, guilt, hate. When his tolerance gets narrower than life, he's gone.
What a lot of wisdom goes to the worms...excellent yarn.
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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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A man loses tolerance as he ages, for heat, cold, guilt, hate. When his tolerance gets narrower than life, he's gone.
What a lot of wisdom goes to the worms...excellent yarn.
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Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2014
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Thanks for reading and the kind feedback. I appreciate both. Bill
Comment from c_lucas
If those in the cemeteries could talk, we would have a more colorful History. This is very well written with a smooth smooth flow of words. Well worthy of a sixer.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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If those in the cemeteries could talk, we would have a more colorful History. This is very well written with a smooth smooth flow of words. Well worthy of a sixer.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2014
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Thank you Charlie - we get so few sixes, and to get one at the end of the week is really special. Hope you have a great Christmas! Bill
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You're welcome, Bill. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Has Rabbit be put on the dusty shelf?
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Charlie - I'm trying to tweak and re-write the whole series. I would like to get it published, probably not a novel, but a novella. Getting to that next step ain't easy!
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I'm in the same boat. I have nine novels and no money to publish. Good luck to you.