are about to discover him. . . Now is the time to order his new book. I just finished my copy yesterday and must say I enjoyed it very much. Much of the action takes place in this "fictitious" dojo in Boston where Jay and J.J. (The hero of the novel) both studied during their law school days.
J.J. Spencer is one of the many hungry young lawyers eager to climb the corporate ladder to the great future awaiting him. With his first annual review approaching, J.J. is confident his keen work for the top Manhattan law firm he is employed by will be praised all the way to the bank. Until, that is, he gives in to a sudden surge of compassion during a chance encounter at a diner.
More praise for Jay’s novel. . .
“A Monk Jumped Over a Wall is a charming, poignant and hilarious book that grabs you from page one and carries you along on a journey of self-discovery you’ll never forget. A genuine pleasure!”
–Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize winning author.
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“A stunning combination of hilarious and thought-provoking storytelling, A Monk Jumped Over a Wall is another great read from Jay Nussbaum.”
–Linda Fairstein, bestselling author and former New York City prosecutor
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“This is a story that will strike a chord with so many people. Each of us has those voices telling us what we can and cannot be, what we should and should not do and become… I haven’t been pulled into a book in this way for some time and I thank you for the experience…we will hand-sell many copies at The Open Book.”
–Terry Lucas, owner, The Open Book, NY
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“Nussbaum writes like a more literary John Grisham meets a less English Nick Hornby. His writing is subtle, but funny; it has directness and depth. He avoids making caricatures out of characters and has an ear for how real people actually speak. During a time when literary can too often mean confusing or adorable, Nussbaum is neither. A Monk Jumped Over A Wall is concise and compassionate …Thanks for a great read.
–Kester Smith, BookPeople, Austin, TX
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“[A] meaningful look at the strength it takes to shed the person you thought you were to become the person you were meant to be…[A] comforting novel…Bittersweet and unflinchingly real.”
–Kirkus Reviews
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“[W]ith the mounting mortgage crisis, the story could not be more timely.”
–Publishers Weekly
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“A beautifully crafted novel about the law-as-wall, and the consequences of having to live within it. Mr. Nussbaum blends past and present with a master’s touch.”
–Richard Marek, former President Publisher of E.P. Dutton
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“[Nussbaum]…excels at developing relationships, using realistic dialogue, and developing a feasible plot where lemonade gets made from the lemons which are thrown at the protagonist. We rated it five hearts.”
About the Author
“David Mott recently made a DVD of Coiling Silk Exercises he has been quietly working on and sharing with his students at Cold Mountain School, in Toronto.
There are eight exercises in total and each derives its form from various physical phrases found directly in the practice of Uechi-Ryu.
I’ve shared them with my small class and have found them to be valuable in developing body integration, a deeper understanding of breath as it relates to movement, smoothing out small muscle control issues and opening a new chapter in the way Uechi kata can be perceived.
Besides that, performing these exercises makes me feel good.
www.coldmountain.ca”
Yours,
Chris McKaskell