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  <name><![CDATA[Kris Courtney]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[With a lifelong artistic curiosity, my work is created from memories or images that move me and allow freedom of spirit.  What becomes of the result, is another entity all to itself.  My hope is that the viewer can pause to enjoy the view.

This newly edited release of Norma Jean's Sun will certainly exceed expectations. The story is not only convincingly true, but will rivet the reader with its genuine and unassuming pathos. Norma Jean's Sun is painfully reflective yet ultimately hopeful, a story told through the eyes of a boy who believes he has been mistakenly born into the world and a man who has conquered physical and emotional injustice--and come out ahead. The reader will be challenged to answer the difficult questions of right and wrong and apply those answers to his or her own life. It is clear that it is the hope of this author that the reader's conclusions will lead to a more fulfilled view of the &quot;parallel beauty that lives just beneath the surface for us all.&quot; 


While this book is a labor of love as described by recent reviews, it is also an artistic, un-edited collection of observations of only one artist. In the journey of living these events, I have experienced much criticism and judgment. Any form of honesty and appraisal on this creative work is perhaps expected. Nevertheless, it is my hope that you will read past the judgments and find the comparisons. In the future, it is my hope also to expand and grow my abilities to issue a follow up edition that will be able to calm those who may not see the intent or message inside. As you will discover if you look, my conforming to rules, God or societies demands has always evaded me. This literature is what I send out to expose and find comfort in my soul. I pray that you too will someday write your thoughts, emotions and experiences to understand. Bless you, Kris]]></about>  <influences><![CDATA[God, Norma Jean, Flossie]]></influences>  <gender>male</gender>  <hometown>Muncie Indiana</hometown>  <born_at>01/01/1959</born_at>    
  
  
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  <title><![CDATA[Norma Jean's Sun, Memoir]]></title>
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  <average_rating>3.29</average_rating>
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  <published>2009</published>  
  
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