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Kris Courtney
| born |
January 01, 1959
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| gender |
male |
| place of birth |
Muncie Indiana, The United States |
| website |
http://www.kriscourtney.com |
| genre |
Biographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction, Arts & Photography
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| influences |
[a:Desiring God|21236|Desiring God|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg], Norma Jean, Flossie, School of Hard Knocks, ignorance, descrimination, Don, Johnny |
about this author
Norma Jean's Sun Memoir ( Based on a True Story ) "A Wonderful commentary on the very things that make us all human" "Brave honesty of confession, makes the book unique" "Touching story, full of hope" The story is not only convincingly true, but will rivet the reader with its genuine and unassuming pathos. It is this kind of brave honesty of confession and growing philosophy that makes the book unique. Miraculous tale of how a boy, born into unimaginable physical and emotional pain and destined to be a misfit, finds his way in a world of “others.” Few could survive so many torturous years of surgical intervention and a ensuing lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol addiction and come out ahead. This moving tale reveals not only the struggle and heartrending elements of generational lives “gone wrong,” but also the love and growth of a human being overcoming the odds and determined to find a way to live life to the fullest. Based on a true story, the author’s unapologetic prose prompts enduring ethical questions and makes a gripping, personal read. 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 conquers physical and emotional injustice--and thrives. The reader will be challenged to answer the difficult questions of right and wrong as they may apply 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 "parallel beauty that lives just beneath the surface for us all."
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 "parallel beauty that lives just beneath the surface for us all."
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
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