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Crashing Eden

by Michael Sussman (Goodreads Author)

3.63 of 5 stars 3.63 · rating details · 54 ratings · 42 reviews

For one boy and his friends, the path to Paradise comes at a cost—one they may not be prepared to pay.

When a biking accident leaves 17-year-old Joss Kazdan with the ability to hear things others can't, reality as he knows it begins to unravel.

A world of legends exists beyond the ordinary life he's always known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he's studying in Wo...more

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May 10, 2013 Michael Thal rated it 5 of 5 stars

Gnosticism is the belief that the material world should be shunned in favor of the spiritual world. With that theme in mind, Michael Sussman created a brilliant YA novel, Crashing Eden.

Joss, a self-described “seventeen-year-old punk” bullied his brother unmercifully until a neighbor took over the chore. Not surprisingly, Eli, a middle school student, hung himself in his brother’s closet. In a revengeful rage, Joss burned down the neighbor’s house disfiguring the neighbor’s sister, Alessa. The no...more

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Aug 13, 2012 PJ Swanwick rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, spiritual, new-age

Technology meets spirituality in bold, satisfying YA thriller

Imagine an engrossing tale that samples the angst of "Catcher in the Rye" and insight of "Ordinary People," barrels toward "Johnny Mnemonic," and then smoothly sails past "The Celestine Prophecy" toward a truly unexpected climax. Michael Sussman's young-adult visionary fiction builds upon these themes to create a truly original novel of technical innovation, psychological insight, and spiritual growth. Sussman's second novel is by no m...more

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Jul 16, 2012 Laura Hartley rated it 3 of 5 stars

Crashing Eden is a book unlike any I've ever read before. It was nothing like what I expected it to be and I was really surprised at the large role that God and the story of Eden played in this novel.

I wasn't particularly fond of any of the characters as I found them all to be a bit two faced. Most of the characters were completely transformed after hearing the 'om' and it was like each character was two different people. This is most noticeable in the main character, Joss, who narrates the sto...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Jess Bierschied rated it 3 of 5 stars

CRASHING EDEN by Michael Sussman follows Joss, a trouble kid who experiences wondrous things and some not so wondrous things, this is a page turner for sure, but also it brings a new kind of light to Young Adult fiction.

I will admit, when I first started this, I was pretty unsure about it but I did end up enjoying it a lot. I loved that the book kept me reading, there wasn't a time while reading it that I was bored. It was fun, which is a huge bonus to a very original story. The story line to m...more

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Jun 15, 2012 Iona Tamsin Stewart rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is not a book I would normally have encountered, but I was fortunate to receive it free in return for a review.

I found it absolutely enjoyable to read. It is fast-paced, a page-turner and extremely well-written, to boot.

The book is a sort of thriller/allegory, whose protagonist is a maladjusted 17-year-old called Joss, misunderstood by his parents, who themselves seem to be maladjusted, particularly his mother. However, he is adored by his 5-year-old sister, Callie. He’s mobbed by a fellow...more This is not a book I would normally have encountered, but I was fortunate to receive it free in return for a review.

I found it absolutely enjoyable to read. It is fast-paced, a page-turner and extremely well-written, to boot.

The book is a sort of thriller/allegory, whose protagonist is a maladjusted 17-year-old called Joss, misunderstood by his parents, who themselves seem to be maladjusted, particularly his mother. However, he is adored by his 5-year-old sister, Callie. He’s mobbed by a fellow student whose sister, Alessa, he previously disfigured in a fire.

The action gets going when Joss gets a head injury in an accident and begins to hear a comforting “Om” sound, almost like a choir of angels.

Joss’s delinquent behavior begins to improve after hearing this sound, it being difficult for him to act badly when feeling so blissful.

Shakti, the girl responsible for his accident, turns out to be investigating, together with her boyfriend Seth, something called the Shankman Frequency which she thinks is the primordial vibration of the universe, and guesses that this is what Joss is hearing. Shakti and Seth begin to distribute PDVs (Primordial Vibration Devices) that enable all those wearing them to experience the OM-bliss, talk to animals and gain special powers.

There’s love interest, too, since Joss has the hots for both Shakti and Alessa.

The book has a delightful Golden Age theme that I actually found to be quite realistic, since a Golden Age is expected to follow the difficult times we live in. Also, catastrophes start to happen, as we have experienced in reality. To avert further disasters, Callie, Joss and his friends fly to the centre of the galaxy (okay, this is slightly less realistic) to confront Samael, the Creator God (presumably, symbolic of Jehovah of the Old Testament), who is responsible for the whole mess.

I appreciated the cover of the book, too. It reminded me of the Tarot card, the Tower, and all that it represents.

To sum up, the book is enjoyable and suspenseful and I would highly recommend it. Reading it made me feel better - in fact raised my vibration. I understand the book is intended for young adults – I’m no teen, but I loved it too!

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Apr 06, 2012 Kelly rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Crashing Eden has moments where it truly shines, but those moments are overshadowed by some underdeveloped characters, unbelievable romances and the constant feeling that you are being given a history lesson.

Joss Kazdan has the potential to be a fascinating character. Upset with a judge who ruled that his bully of a classmate was not responsible for his bother's suicide, he torched the guy's house thinking it was empty. It was during the next day at school when he found out his brother's torment...more Crashing Eden has moments where it truly shines, but those moments are overshadowed by some underdeveloped characters, unbelievable romances and the constant feeling that you are being given a history lesson.

Joss Kazdan has the potential to be a fascinating character. Upset with a judge who ruled that his bully of a classmate was not responsible for his bother's suicide, he torched the guy's house thinking it was empty. It was during the next day at school when he found out his brother's tormentor's sister had been asleep in her bed when he set her house on fire. Now, two years later, Joss has been released from juvie and is depressed over his brother's suicide and guilt-ridden over causing an innocent girl permanent scarring. Unfortunately, Joss never showed me any of these feelings. I was constantly being told how he felt, and what kind of person he was.

When you came right down to it, I was a shithead. A real asshole. Self-centered, reckless, and cruel. I tried to look tough, but it was all an act to cover up the fact that I was empty inside. Hollow. A big zero who despised myself and was incapable of loving anyone.

I kept waiting for him to do something to prove his self-deprecating sentiments, but instead I was given examples of how he used to torment his brother, or how he used to be a rebel, or how he refused to let any of his former girlfriends get close to him so he would just break their hearts instead. It made for a stagnant read, as I was constantly waiting for him to do something, and instead was given constant flashbacks to things that have happened to him in the past. Because of this, I never truly got to know Joss for who he is now. I wasn't able to relate to him, or his struggles, and I couldn't reconcile who he said he was with who I was reading about.

It also made for a completely stagnant romance. Putting aside my complete inability to believe that Alessa, the girl who was caught in Joss' house fire, would entertain any kind of romantic feelings for him after what he (unintentionally) did to her, I was unable to feel any kind of chemistry between them because I was unable to relate to Joss. At first, she admitted that she spent a long time hating him for what he did to her. But, being forced to face the stares of those around her because of her burns helped her to realize her inner strength, and with that newfound self-realization, the strength to forgive Joss. I was (and still am) completely skeptical of this kind of forgiveness. But even if I were able to set aside my skepticism, I have to wonder why a romance was introduced at all. It did nothing to move the plot forward, and if anything, it was distracting because I kept waiting for Alessa to realize that she couldn't be with the person who had left her disfigured. It almost seemed like it was used as a convenient plot tool, so Joss didn't have to deal with the guilt of hurting another person. Add Joss' profession of being in "love" with Sakti, the woman responsible for teaching him about primordial vibrations (more about this later) after a measly two interactions, and I was straining to refrain from rolling my eyes.

I absolutely despised Joss' mother. His psychoanalysis of her was stereotypical and cliche (she was forced into a mother-like role at a young age and thus resents being forced to give up her dreams of becoming a lawyer to become a mother herself), and her reasons for being nothing short of a complete bitch do little to lessen my dislike for her. Her sole purpose seemed to be to create conflict - showing outright contempt for Joss and blatantly accusing him of being responsible for Eli's death - which did little other then create drama and suspense. But because I couldn't relate to Joss, I wasn't able to pity his situation.

The actual storyline was really interesting. Everyone and everything in the universe is connected by "primordial vibrations" which work to sustain the whole universe. It's the consciousness that was found in the Garden of Eden, which Adam and Eve used to live in harmony with animals. For some reason, the ability to hear these vibrations, which sound like a constant "OM", is lost once we turn six, and because it's so traumatic, we repress its gloriousness from our memories. After suffering a blow to the head, Joss' ability to hear the OM is restored. His depression is lifted and he's suddenly filled with the desire to live a more integrity-filled life - meaning no lies, no violence and no eating meat. He gets together with a couple of scientists (Sakti and Seth), Sakti happening to be the cause of his blow to the head, to create a device which would allow for everyone to tap into the OM - they call it the Primordial Vibrations Device, or PVD. As the device's popularity grows, people begin to develop special powers. Joss suddenly has the ability to heal physical ailments, Alessa has the ability to heal mental ailments, Seth has the ability to project a light shield that protects him from physical harm and Sakti has the ability to reverse time.

The introduction of the PVDs is also where I became skeptical again. I didn't understand how being tapped into an Edenic consciousness would give someone an ability. And if it did create special abilities, why wouldn't everyone have access to all of the abilities, if they're all connected? It was also during this time that the Creator God Samael became angry and began to unleash the ten plagues of Egypt, signalling the end of days. Again, certain things just didn't make sense. Joss describes his sister Callie as being starving and emaciated, after snow has fallen for two weeks straight, and food supplies begin to dwindle. I just couldn't understand how a wealthy home like which Joss lives in, would be completely devoid of food after only two weeks (or how someone becomes emaciated in that type of timeframe). He also describes how the snowbanks are towering at over ten feet tall, yet he is somehow able to leave his home and navigate to various places in town. With that much snowfall, wouldn't it be almost impossible to pass through it? Actually, wouldn't it be almost impossible to leave your house in the first place? These types of questions were frequent throughout the whole book, and I found myself constantly questioning things without much luck in finding any answers.

Crashing Eden is a quick read, and the subject matter is definitely thought-provoking. Unfortunately, a lot of the material was presented in a lecture-style format, so there were parts where I felt like I was reading a history textbook. I never truly connected to any of the characters, and the ending was definitely a little cheesy. If you can overlook it's faults though, you will most definitely come away with an interesting take on creation and humanity's collected consciousness.
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Sep 11, 2012 Sandra "Jeanz" rated it 4 of 5 stars

Have given 4 stars as could not decide between 3 or 4. I think I needed 1/2 a star!

MY REVIEW
I was sent this book by the author, Michaels Sussman in exchange for my honest review.
Looking at te cover I immediately though Oh wow it's going to be dystopian. It's going to be an apocalypse type of story. From reading the book I would say the two figures on the cover are Joss and Alessa taking a look at the devastation all around them.
This book is not a typical dystopian book, there are lots of religi...more Have given 4 stars as could not decide between 3 or 4. I think I needed 1/2 a star!

MY REVIEW
I was sent this book by the author, Michaels Sussman in exchange for my honest review.
Looking at te cover I immediately though Oh wow it's going to be dystopian. It's going to be an apocalypse type of story. From reading the book I would say the two figures on the cover are Joss and Alessa taking a look at the devastation all around them.
This book is not a typical dystopian book, there are lots of religious references and mythological references. The devastation is caused by angry gods. The 12 plagues are mentioned and re-enacted again within the book. I freely admit I would usually refuse to read a book with so many religious elements to it, however I found myself fascinated with this book. I quickly became attached to Joss, the bad boy who wanted to turn good. Joss's relationship with his sister is brilliant, he is almost more of a father to her than Ben is. Kathryn initally comes across as a cold hearted, resentful woman, but later you find out reasons for the possible resentment, and her attitude does change somewhat.
I initially found the book difficult, but persevered with it and ended up really quite enjoying it. I was a little disappointed with the complexities of the story, it was a little like a teacher speaking to a student at times. Then again , there were certain parts that did need and warrant some sort of explanation.
Joss has family issues, his younger brother has recently committed suicide, so naturally the family is somewhat depressed. Joss quite literally by accident discover a zen like state where he hears a sound that says/sings OM and everything changes around him. Then after an unprovoked attack he looses the OM. In the meantime he has met a rather hippy esque woman names Shakti who is developing a "device" that makes the noise OM artificially with her boyfriend Seth. Even though these devices are literally being handed out at no cost, they cause controversy. Then things begin to go wrong in the world such as unexplained snow storms, earthquakes, and the 12 plagues too.
Many religions believe the device to be abnormal and an act against God. So their theory is that God is punishing everyone because of the device.
You need to read the book to understand all the different religious element and the mythology references too.
Did I enjoy the book? On the whole Yes. Would I recommend the book? To those with patience to read a complex book yes. Would I read more by Michael Sussman? Yes I would want to give whatever he may write a go.(less)

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May 29, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopian, fantasy, young-adult, advanced-readers-copy

*This book was received as a Free Advanced Reader's Copy*

This book was not at all what I expected it to be. I expected Dystopian, the title and cover seemed to point to that, but while I might consider it slightly dystopian, I actually considered it more theology and fantasy and a little bit of other stuff thrown in.

Joss has been a troublemaker most his life. After the death of his brother, things just went a little crazier for him and after spending some time in Juvie, he gets to return home to...more *This book was received as a Free Advanced Reader's Copy*

This book was not at all what I expected it to be. I expected Dystopian, the title and cover seemed to point to that, but while I might consider it slightly dystopian, I actually considered it more theology and fantasy and a little bit of other stuff thrown in.

Joss has been a troublemaker most his life. After the death of his brother, things just went a little crazier for him and after spending some time in Juvie, he gets to return home to his parents and his sister. But then after a bike accident, he begins to hear strange things, and it completely changes his outlook on life. Instead of the anger he was feeling, it melts into peace and understanding, and with the help of some chance encounters, he also discovers that the sound is a part of something more. It unlocks Eden, sends those who hear it crashing into the forbidden and as it catches on, the one who threw humans out of Eden begins to notice, and is not happy at all.

I like Joss. Despite what a terrible person he seems to have been you can't help but like him. He is just that relate-able as a character. I even liked his little sister, she was charming in a way although at times much wiser beyond her six years. That being said his mother was just way out there. I'm sure there's really people out there like that, but I just couldn't like her at all. And I found Alessa, a girl he hurt, a bit unbelievable too. It seems to me that forgiveness is a hard thing to reach, and she reached it so easily. So maybe she's just a better person than me, who knows.

The plot was very interesting. I liked the theology thrown in, although if you are a very strict Christian, this may not be the book for you. It has a little wider mind of how the Universe works. And I like that version of the Universe, it is a unique take on it. I also enjoyed how the characters discovered some of the ideas in this book on how the world works. I also enjoyed the way the book was written and how even though it seemed geared towards young adults, adults could enjoy the themes and writing style as well. My biggest complaint would probably be that the ending seemed too easy. The book meandered through the first half and then rushed through the second and it was almost as if the author was in a hurry to finish up the book and didn't expand and create a more involved ending. It was still a good ending, don't get me wrong, but maybe not as fantastic as it could have been.

Definitely interesting and I would probably look for more from this author. Unique concepts made this book a worthwhile read.

Crashing Eden
Copyright 2012
214 pages

Review by M. Reynard 2012

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May 22, 2012 Mandy Hill rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Crashing Eden follows the life of Joss. He’s a trouble maker, a tortured soul and fresh out of juvie for torching someone’s house. The first half of the book I found myself giggling at his attitude towards life, the typical male teenage perception that everything owes you something, that the world is against you and you hate being alive...kind of thing. Joss is depressed and his mother hates him. His younger brother committed suicide 2 years early after being the victim of bullying which Joss bl...more Crashing Eden follows the life of Joss. He’s a trouble maker, a tortured soul and fresh out of juvie for torching someone’s house. The first half of the book I found myself giggling at his attitude towards life, the typical male teenage perception that everything owes you something, that the world is against you and you hate being alive...kind of thing. Joss is depressed and his mother hates him. His younger brother committed suicide 2 years early after being the victim of bullying which Joss blames himself for, after not informing his parents. Out of revenge he set light to the bully’s house, unknowing that inside was Elessa (the bully’s sister) conclusively burning all her face. The story comes to tell of Joss’ development after leaving juvie and how he strengthens spiritually.
The weirdness starts when joss is riding home after a particularly bad day and is in a car accident which causes a concussion. After waking up in hospital he discovers he can hear this OM sound that no-one else can and describes it as ultimate bliss. When the OM was introduced, I found myself giggling every time it was mentioned, especially when Joss was beaten up and the OM abandoned him…I found his humour witty and relaxed but also unintentional, which was rather hilarious.
After hearing this OM a device is made for other people to hear it too, which really pee’s the ‘fake’ God off, Samael…to which he starts punishing them and sending plagues. Joss’ mission is to save civilisation and reconnect everyone to Eden – not a ‘place’ but a sense of paradise.
My main problem with the story was the characters. They were underdeveloped and irrelevant to the plot. Most of them didn’t really need to be in it at all and a lot of them I struggled to remember names. I didn’t connect to any of them. They were uninteresting, unmemorable and not very distinct. The only one that really made an impression on me was Kathryn and that was only because she was so awful. The romance side of the story really lacked, I didn’t feel chemistry with either of Elessa or Sakti with Joss, and his feelings for them weren’t portrayed very vividly at all. The thing with Joss is it was like he was telling me who he was, instead of him developing and letting me get a feel for his personality, it was like reading a personal profile of a stranger and still feeling blank after taking in all the information. He had no depth or connection on a personal level. Another thing that bugged me throughout the whole was the imagery. There wasn’t enough detail or description on behalf of the places or scenes or characters. A lot of it I had to kind of makeup myself in order to actually ‘see’ what was happening.
I thought the plot was very intriguing and the book was very fast paced. I never found myself skipping through pages or feeling bored. Although I kept expecting there to ‘be’ something…and when it did eventually come it left me feeling disappointed. I was expecting more action, more emotion and grit. But the ending was kind of cheesy and not very structured. Parts sounded rushed and brief. Accounts of what had happened during the ‘plagues’ were incredibly vague and didn’t give much completion. The entire way through I kind of felt like I was being given history or science lessons, and a number of times found myself confused or lost by these explanations of the ‘primordial vibrations’ and connecting that to Eden and this ‘fake’ god and how and why this effects anyone on earth at all in conclusion to the story, all of the characters and the ending. I also didn’t understand the logic in the powers they were granted once hearing the OM. Sure, they worked for the storyline, but it was a little unrealistic, because if anyone who heard the OM had powers then there’d be superhero kids flying around the place….
Crashing Eden was a quick, light hearted, fun read. If you can overlook the parts that don’t make sense and any faults concerning the characters then it is definitely a curious, thought provoking read that will test your beliefs and leave you with an interesting view on life.
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Jun 25, 2012 Red rated it 3 of 5 stars

I received Crashing Eden from the author for review and overall, I found the book to be a quick but thought-provoking read. For starters, the book has a basis in the story of Adam and Eve. While anything remotely related to religion is usually on my avoid list for reviews simply because of differing reader opinions, Sussman gives enough of a twist that puts a little science to the story. The idea of a universe held together by "primordial vibrations" is quite an interesting take on things and it...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Sachin Dev rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-good-reads

I had never heard of this novel – naturally as I do not follow YA/MG novels unless of course they are like hot-on-fire runaway international bestseller and probably has like five Hollywood studios fighting over movie rights ( The Hunger Games anyone? Or maybe…the Twilight saga?)
So this came out of the blue to me – as Michael reached out to me to check if I was interested in reviewing his debut YA/Urban Fantasy book titled “Crashing Eden” – the hook was, how would it be if we regained Paradise? I...more

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May 22, 2012 Summer Lane rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Joss is a troublemaker. Seriously, this kid was locked up in juvie and he deserved every minute of it. When he comes back home he stews in his bitter despair - his brother has recently committed suicide, he and his mother hate each other equally, and he's a troublemaker. But I said that already. One day Joss gets hit by a car and wakes up listening to some relaxing, blissful music that makes his world brighter. It's like getting high, but without negative side effects. It turns out that this is...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Sophie Davis rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Apr 30, 2012 iamjenai rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Crashing Eden has a good plot and likeable characters. While the story is mainly about the lost paradise, Eden, the author manages to incorporate a family story that grabbed my attention til the last pages of the book.

Joss Kazdan's brother, Eli, has been the target of bullies whether in school or in their community. Joss, as a big brother, should have been there to protect Eli but he thought it wasn't a big deal until Eli hanged himself in Joss' closet using Joss' belt. The family struggles eve...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Denise rated it 5 of 5 stars

Crashing Eden
by Michael Sussman (Goodreads Author)

(Synopsis from Goodreads)

"For one boy and his friends, the path to Paradise comes at a cost—one they may not be prepared to pay.

When a biking accident leaves 17-year-old Joss Kazdan with the ability to hear things others can't, reality as he knows it begins to unravel.

A world of legends exists beyond the ordinary life he's always known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he's studying in World Mythology. But the strange gets even strang...more Crashing Eden
by Michael Sussman (Goodreads Author)

(Synopsis from Goodreads)

"For one boy and his friends, the path to Paradise comes at a cost—one they may not be prepared to pay.

When a biking accident leaves 17-year-old Joss Kazdan with the ability to hear things others can't, reality as he knows it begins to unravel.

A world of legends exists beyond the ordinary life he's always known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he's studying in World Mythology. But the strange gets even stranger when his new friends build a device that delivers people through the gates of the Garden of Eden.

Now Samael, the Creator God, is furious. As Samael rains down his apocalyptic devastation on the ecstasy-seeking teens, Joss and his companions must find a way to appease Samael—or the world will be destroyed forever."

I was first fascinated by Crashing Eden when I read a review about it on one of the blogs I frequent. It sounded intriguing and I was excited about reading it; as it turned out, I was a lucky winner of a giveaway receiving my very own copy of the book, which in my opinion is a very intriguing read. It starts out with our meeting a young man named Joss, who by all appearances is not a very likable character. Something has happened, which is revealed as the story unfolds, he is very bitter and what I guess would be termed antisocial, acting out his rage. When he is in an accident he sustains a head injury and everything begins to change. His brain pathways open and he is able to hear the OME, he is happier and more at peace than he has been since age six. Those around him are not accepting of these changes and he is committed for psychiatric evaluation. While hospitalized he meets the young woman who was responsible for his accident. Joss tells her about the OME and she becomes very excited as she has been studying this phenomenon and attempting to find the way back to this state of mine for humanity. Following these events the roller-coaster just keeps on going to the end. I admit that at times I laughed, cried, became angry, and really felt a whole battery of emotions during the read. Crashing Eden is not an easy read, it is complicated and thought provoking, and makes you view spirituality in a different light. This book will not be for everyone, but if read with an open mind it is very intriguing indeed. I found myself at a party and was discussing Crashing Eden and the premise of the god figures and came to the conclusion that any book that would take you to a place where you are open to discussion about the probabilities of occurrences in written fiction and makes you think, in my mind, is a very good book indeed. I would definitely recommend Crashing Eden, it is well written with a believable world and character building, and feel it is an interesting thought provoking novel that is complete and has a very satisfying ending.
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Aug 06, 2012 Leah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: received-to-review, arc-copies, kindle

My Review: 3.75/5*
Michael Sussman’s book, Crashing Eden is an interesting and original take on the concept of the story of the Garden of Eden and ‘God’. Having been approached to review and help promote the book, I found myself incredibly glad to have discovered the text as it isn’t something I had previously come across. I enjoy reading twists on classic tales such as Angela Carter’s rewritten fairy tales and am soon to be reading a darker, Gothic reworking of various Mother Goose nursery rhyme...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Tatiana Campos rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was fortunate enough to win a free ebook of this and I was quite excited to start reading.

Early on I found this book to be fast-paced, and I generally like to read books where the chapters don't drag on and on. So this was perfect for my preference, but at the same time I felt that there was a lot missing because of the fast pace. At times, especially towards the end, it felt like the story was being forced a certain direction and I didn't necessarily "buy" what the author was selling.

Other th...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Sam Kasbrick rated it 3 of 5 stars

Originally reviewed on my blog: SIK Book Reviews

Crashing Eden is a quick and easy read. I found the story to be enjoyable and creative. The concept of the "OM" that Sussman created was a very interesting and unique idea to explain how we as humans change as we grow up. The "OM" is a sound that the narrator, Joss, experiences after his bike accident. It is explained in the book that the sound of the "OM" causes a person to be more optimistic and an all-around better person. I found this creative...more Originally reviewed on my blog: SIK Book Reviews

Crashing Eden is a quick and easy read. I found the story to be enjoyable and creative. The concept of the "OM" that Sussman created was a very interesting and unique idea to explain how we as humans change as we grow up. The "OM" is a sound that the narrator, Joss, experiences after his bike accident. It is explained in the book that the sound of the "OM" causes a person to be more optimistic and an all-around better person. I found this creative idea to be an interesting way of explaining why children are the way they are - innocent, honest, and happy - and as they gradually lose the sound, they change. The "OM" sound fades away around the age of six and then people become less happy, less honest, and less innocent. I love this idea and how it fits so perfectly with how we are as humans.

The character of Joss is fairly well developed throughout the novel. A bit more information would have been nice earlier in the book, but it is a YA book, so it's acceptable. He begins as an annoying, self-righteous teenager, but changes into an honest, caring young man. The supporting characters are also developed fairly well. I particularly like Callie, Joss's younger sister. She is the prime example of how children (who are in tune with the "OM") are and how they will change once the pleasant sound fades away. I felt like Katherine (Joss's mother) was the most complex character and she was barely even in the book. The main characters didn't seem to have many layers.

The writing is decent. It's a bit of an immature writing style for my liking, but it is intended for young readers. The writing style makes it easy to get through, making it a fast read. The novel is short (209 pages) and I feel that it might have been beneficial to expand on the ending adventure. I found some of the chapter choices to be a bit odd. The chapters were very short - which can be nice - but, sometimes I found myself questioning the reasons behind the end-of-chapter choices. Sometimes they ended at - what I thought were - very strange places.

Overall, I would recommend this book to young readers. I'm not sure mature readers would enjoy it as much as younger readers, as the writing is immature. I did enjoy the story and the unique concepts throughout. I think it is a worthy read, though, even for adults who don't mind the immature writing style. (less)

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Aug 14, 2012 Keely rated it 3 of 5 stars

Crashing Eden is one of those books that makes you rethink, or at least wonder about, all that you thought you knew or thought you might know about the world, what makes it tick, and what could bring it to an end. Michael Sussman concocts an imaginative world where science and religion of all kinds combine, creating a path to the enlightenment of the human race.

The story line is very fast paced and simple to follow which made it easy for me as a reader to keep the pages turning. As it progresses...more Crashing Eden is one of those books that makes you rethink, or at least wonder about, all that you thought you knew or thought you might know about the world, what makes it tick, and what could bring it to an end. Michael Sussman concocts an imaginative world where science and religion of all kinds combine, creating a path to the enlightenment of the human race.

The story line is very fast paced and simple to follow which made it easy for me as a reader to keep the pages turning. As it progresses, enlightenment becomes achievable instantaneously to anyone who was willing to give it a try, but rather than bringing people together as one, it brought people at odds with each other, not to mention totally ticking off the Creator God. The world gets torn to bits and can only be saved through what boils down to forgiveness. There were a few key moments that I wish had been expanded upon, but there is a great message here of compassion and complete acceptance leading to peace.

Joss, our main character, is a kid who's been put through the ringer by his family and his own self-deprecating thoughts. He sees himself as a no-good, juvie punk, but although he says he's done some major damage, I never really saw it for myself as I read. Joss tells us rather than shows us how bad he is (or was, really), which leads me to believe that most of the "evil" he sees in himself was a reaction to a horrible situation in the past, not who he truly is. He has it in him to be good, as we see with his relationship with his sister, Callie, but he tends to focus on the negative. How can he not? With crap for a mother and the blame for everything horrible that's happened to his family constantly falling on his shoulders, how else is a guy supposed to feel?

Most of the other characters, with the exception of Callie and Alessa, were very much in the background. They didn't really stand on their own, had similar voices, and I didn't feel much of a connection to them, except in relation to Joss and his actions. I loved Alessa's strength and courage, and while I felt that her relationship with Joss was a bit forced, I did appreciate the reaction she got out of him. It proved that he did indeed had a heart, even when he thought he it was impossible, and that even he deserved forgiveness despite everything, which seems to be a recurring theme in this novel. Again, the positive messages in this novel are undeniable.

The writing style is fluid and easy to read. The tone is a nice mix of serious depth layered with light humor, making this a novel for a wide range of ages. As I've mentioned, the novel is based on the ideas of many religions, combining and morphing them into "One" idea. Where religion is involved, there's bound to be some friction and a crazy, wide range of opinions, so just keep that in your open minds :). But it's fiction, it's fun, and it's an interesting, thought provoking read ~ I'd recommend :).
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Jun 14, 2012 Iona Tamsin Stewart rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is not a book I would normally have encountered, but I was fortunate to receive it free in return for a review.

I found it absolutely enjoyable to read. It is fast-paced, a page-turner and extremely well-written, to boot.

The book is a sort of thriller/allegory, whose protagonist is a maladjusted 17-year-old called Joss, misunderstood by his parents, who themselves seem to be maladjusted, particularly his mother. However, he is adored by his 5-year-old sister, Callie. He’s mobbed by a fellow...more This is not a book I would normally have encountered, but I was fortunate to receive it free in return for a review.

I found it absolutely enjoyable to read. It is fast-paced, a page-turner and extremely well-written, to boot.

The book is a sort of thriller/allegory, whose protagonist is a maladjusted 17-year-old called Joss, misunderstood by his parents, who themselves seem to be maladjusted, particularly his mother. However, he is adored by his 5-year-old sister, Callie. He’s mobbed by a fellow student whose sister, Alessa, he previously disfigured in a fire.

The action gets going when Joss gets a head injury in a freak accident and begins to hear a comforting “Om” sound, almost like a choir of angels.

Joss’s delinquent behavior begins to improve after hearing this sound, it being difficult for him to act badly when feeling so blissful.

Shakti, the girl responsible for his accident, turns out to be investigating, together with her boyfriend Seth, something called the Shankman Frequency which she thinks is the primordial vibration of the universe, and guesses that this is what Joss is hearing. Shakti and Seth begin to distribute PDVs (Primordial Vibration Devices) that enable all those wearing them to experience the OM-bliss, talk to animals and gain special powers.

There’s love interest, too, since Joss has the hots for both Shakti and Alessa.

The book has a delightful Golden Age theme that I actually found to be quite realistic, since a Golden Age is expected to follow the difficult times we live in. Also, catastrophes start to happen, as we have experienced in reality. To avert further disasters, Callie, Joss and his friends fly to the centre of the galaxy (okay, this is slightly less realistic) to confront Samael, the Creator God (presumably, symbolic of Jehovah of the Old Testament), who is responsible for the whole mess.

I appreciated the cover of the book, too. It reminded me of the Tarot card, the Tower, and all that it represents.

To sum up, the book is enjoyable and suspenseful and I would highly recommend it. Reading it made me feel better - in fact raised my vibration. I understand the book is intended for young adults – I’m no teen, but I loved it too!(less)

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Aug 13, 2012 Livvy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Rating: 2.5 Books

For Michael Sussman’s debut into young adult, I’d call this a solid start. I felt that we had some really strong moments where his writing was taking off, with strong elements of fantasy, but then ultimately there were some big flops. Still his work was readable and enjoyable and I found it easy to read. One of the biggest problems was I felt like we had a few too many plot loops, like at one moment Joss was doing something and the next it was completely different. Also, I felt...more

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Aug 04, 2012 Smita Beohar rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Joss Kazdan is a troubled but good at heart teenager. After spending 20 months in a juvenile jail, Joss has come back to his darling sister Callie, his father who used to be a best-selling novelist but is currently fighting the dreaded writers block and of course his mother who is always angry and cannot stop blaming Joss for his brother Ellie’s suicide.

To make matters worse he gets into trouble on the 1st day of school, meets an accident and lands up in a hospital. It is there that he realises...more Joss Kazdan is a troubled but good at heart teenager. After spending 20 months in a juvenile jail, Joss has come back to his darling sister Callie, his father who used to be a best-selling novelist but is currently fighting the dreaded writers block and of course his mother who is always angry and cannot stop blaming Joss for his brother Ellie’s suicide.

To make matters worse he gets into trouble on the 1st day of school, meets an accident and lands up in a hospital. It is there that he realises that thanks to the fateful accident he can hear noises which nobody else can.

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A world of legend exists beyond the ordinary life he’s known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he’s studying in World Mythology. But the strange gets even stranger when his new friends build a device that delivers people through the gates of Garden of Eden. Now Samael, the creator God, is furious. As Samael rains down the apocalyptic devastation on the ecstasy-seeking teens, Joss and his companions must find a way to appease Samael- or the world will be destroyed forever.

How they save the world forms the rest of the story.

Science Fiction has never been my cup of tea and when I got a mail from the author of this book to review it, I had my doubts. I took my own sweet time to reply to his mail and I am glad I opted to review the book because it turned out to be a very good read.

The book is fast paced, imaginative & different. May be the latter stems from the fact that the books that I read in this genre are far & few but there’s something about the whole concept that captivates you. The author has very smartly woven the story around the angst that today’s youngsters feel and tried to tame it. Needless to say we can relate to it. The only thing that I didn’t really like in this book was the talk about the world mythology, thankfully not much pages have been wasted on it. Though the book targets “Young Adult”, I am sure it will appeal to all age group of people because of its theme, fast pace & the page turner quality.

I will got with 4/5 for this book, do read it as a time pass and of course since it is Science Fiction you cannot question “how can this happen?”(less)

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Jun 08, 2012 Rachael ^_^ rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Jun 11, 2012 Deska rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, teen-or-young-adult

hmm.. first of all, I wanna say many thanks to the writer..who sent me the pdf of this book..

I just finished reading this.. So here is my honest opinion about the book..

I was really confused with the idea.. but after some pages, I could understand on which direction this book wanna go.. It is a bit complicated and complexed. The way the story line being told is also mixed, sometimes it is hard to understand especially when it is started to tell the story about the supernatural divine stuffs.. I...more

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Nov 24, 2012 Soma "Insomnia Of Books" rated it 4 of 5 stars

I won this book from a giveaway. The cover is really nice and creative. I love the color blending and the subject. I liked the blurb, too. It was really captivating. I have to admit, I thought the book would be better, but it was still good. I am glad I read it.
Joss is not your typical teenage boy. He has been in detention numerous times, he has been suspended from his school more than once, and he even spent some time in juvie. But behind all this violence, there is a broken, vulnerable boy w...more I won this book from a giveaway. The cover is really nice and creative. I love the color blending and the subject. I liked the blurb, too. It was really captivating. I have to admit, I thought the book would be better, but it was still good. I am glad I read it.
Joss is not your typical teenage boy. He has been in detention numerous times, he has been suspended from his school more than once, and he even spent some time in juvie. But behind all this violence, there is a broken, vulnerable boy who is showered in guilt.
After an accident, Joss begins hearing a very strange non-stopping sound. After this incident, things start to unfold, it appears that the strange sound transports people back to Eden. When Joss and his friends start distributing a device to listen to the sound, the creator god is enraged and out for revenge.
What has Joss done to land him in juvie? Why can't anyone hear the frequency? Why did Joss suddenly start hearing it? And why is the creator god so enraged? Does he think that they are crashing his Eden? Find out much more when you read this imaginative, intriguing novel, Crashing Eden...
I like this novel a lot. The idea was really intriguing and I loved how the story played out. Yes, I was a bit worried that it was touching the religious side, but it never actually concentrated on the creator god stuff, which was fine by me. I loved Joss, I really felt for him, and understood his motives. He really touched my heart. His sister is equally amusing and so LOVELY, I just wanted to hug her and pull her cheek. She was so adorable!
What bugged me in this novel was the fact that the pace was too quick. This novel could have been lengthened into a 500 page novel and there were still many ideas to be explored in another novel. Yeah, the pacing kept me from giving this book five stars. Other than that, I really didn't like the creator god stuff. But this book really was intriguing and it was a very different type of paranormal.
This book is recommended to every paranormal fan who is looking for a quick and interesting read. I can't wait to read more by the author, Michael Sussman. (less)

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Sep 01, 2012 Sophie Dusting rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Plot & pace - An intriguing and unusual story based on an engaging concept; a twist on the Garden of Eden mythology. After Joss Kazdan's accident, in which he injures his head, he finds he can hear this 'OM'. This sound is background noise, above the decibel frequency that people over the age of 6 years can hear and connects the individual to God. When he first hears the OM he experiences what can only be described as enlightenment or to term it in another way, he enters The Garde...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

When I began reading Crashing Eden I instantly loved the protagonist Joss. He may not have been the most perfect child to his parents, but he is spunky and iscapableof being good. I likehow he ischeerfulfor his sister and looks out for her. His whole attitude reminds me so much of my brother when he was younger.
Soon Joss experiences a life changing event, he gets knocked into by car and end up falling head over handlebars of his bike. He is rushed into hospitalunconscious, and upon awakening hea...more When I began reading Crashing Eden I instantly loved the protagonist Joss. He may not have been the most perfect child to his parents, but he is spunky and is capable of being good. I like how he is cheerful for his sister and looks out for her. His whole attitude reminds me so much of my brother when he was younger.
Soon Joss experiences a life changing event, he gets knocked into by car and end up falling head over handlebars of his bike. He is rushed into hospital unconscious, and upon awakening hears a noise, the more he focuses on this noise the more he changes, he is calmer, giddier and everything is a whole lot nicer, including food. Soon his ability to hear this noise is lost, but Joss finds a way to hear the noise again, but also how to make sure everyone can hear it. What starts out as a simple thing to get people to change their ways, ends up being a worldwide catastrophic event.

When I was approached to review this book and join the tour I jumped at the chance, not only did the book sound like a great read, it has one of the most amazing covers to go with it. The more I read of Crashing Eden, the more I like the idea behind the story, and when more people start to hear the noise abilities are revealed, that eventually aid Joss and his friends in saving the world. I liked how each person had a different ability that fit in well with their personality.

The world Michael has created and it's characters were easy to like and fall in love with. The protagonist, Joss, my not be likeable by everyone, but he is believable and when you find out the reason for his attitude you can't blame him for acting this way. There are things he does that really do show the person within, he just needs a chance to prove what he is really like.

Crashing Eden was a quick read for me, although I did find myself struggling on a few parts, overall I enjoyed it and had to find out what would happen next. Would the world end, or would Joss and his friends find some way to save it? I'm not going to answer these questions, you will have to read it to find out.(less)

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May 22, 2012 Francesca rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Crashing Eden is a story set on the 21st century, where people face problems and difficulties. A time when many suffer pain and loss. While Michael Sussman has told of man's troubles, he did not forget one's ability to love and forgive.

Michael was able to spin a threat of truth in his cloth of work, making Crashing Eden more realistic than ever!

Personally, it was good that I had chosen Crashing Eden. I was able to relate to the things that are happening with Joss. But what is good about this boo...more

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Jan 15, 2013 Audrey Wilkerson rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-books-read, books-reviewed

Rating: 2

The Low Down: Joss Kazdan is a seventeen-year-old angry young man. To be honest, he’s always had a bad attitude, been a troublemaker. Things got even worse when his younger brother, Eli, committed suicide. The only thing he loves more than getting on everyone’s bad side is his little sister, Callie. Joss has been home from juvie after being locked up for almost two years. After his brother died, and the bullying perpetrator was never held accountable, Joss torched the bully’s house.

He s...more Rating: 2

The Low Down: Joss Kazdan is a seventeen-year-old angry young man. To be honest, he’s always had a bad attitude, been a troublemaker. Things got even worse when his younger brother, Eli, committed suicide. The only thing he loves more than getting on everyone’s bad side is his little sister, Callie. Joss has been home from juvie after being locked up for almost two years. After his brother died, and the bullying perpetrator was never held accountable, Joss torched the bully’s house.

He seems to be falling back into his old habits, but what’s worse this time is that his brother is dead, his dad hides from the family and his mom keeps him at a distance. Then one day, something strange happens. Knocked off his bike while riding home, he hits his head and is knocked out. When he comes to, he hears the most beautiful sound. Like someone chanting ‘Om.’ And it makes him feel happy. A way he hadn’t felt in years. “...[i]t’s as if I’m hearing the birth of all creation. Like the universe is being born at every moment.”

By chance, Joss meets a couple who has been studying this sound, trying to understand why anyone over the age of six cannot hear it. Why it makes those who can hear it euphoric. What it means. They are attempting to build a machine that can replicate the sound so that the people of the world can be realigned with The One, the highest power who created all. As they work on this, Joss learns about what different religions believe about The Golden Age when humans lived in paradise, and what happened to cause Earth’s inhabitants to be expelled from it. These things are related in some way.

But not everyone wants the world to become happy and peaceful. As more people use the machines to be happy, horrible things start to happen. And understanding who is causing these plagues and why and how to return the world to what it once was is a leap of faith that Joss can’t take alone.

Best Thang ‘Bout It: When he heard the ‘Om,’ Joss could hear the dog’s thoughts.

I’m Cranky Because: I really didn’t like the book. It wasn’t the kind of story I would normally read. I don’t like religious or pseudo-religious subject matter, even if it is presented in fiction form. So I didn’t connect with the story. Plus, everything was resolved so easily. Without much struggle. And when some really horrible things were going on, I didn’t feel like they were horrible. I was told they were, but that’s it. And they still had electricity?

The characters were pretty much one-note with no depth to them. Dad was distant and sad. Mom was resentful and angry. Bully was punchy and mean. Sister was devoted and sweet. And Joss believed the ‘Om’ without a backward glance.

To Read or Not To Read: No ‘yes’ from me.

Crashing Eden by Michael Sussman was published May 11, 2012 by CreateSpace. A free copy of this book was given to Ink and Page in return for an honest review.(less)

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Feb 22, 2013 Kathy LaMee rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Crashing Eden by Michael Sussman was an interesting read for me. While very well written and researched, I did not agree with the content and the attitude regarding the faith of Christians and the depiction of God as not the true God. That being said, for everyone out there that is agnostic, or is more flexible in their belief system, I think they will enjoy Sussman’s tale. It should also be noted this book is listed as a YA (Young Adult) but the content and topics seem a bit on the adult side.
T...more Crashing Eden by Michael Sussman was an interesting read for me. While very well written and researched, I did not agree with the content and the attitude regarding the faith of Christians and the depiction of God as not the true God. That being said, for everyone out there that is agnostic, or is more flexible in their belief system, I think they will enjoy Sussman’s tale. It should also be noted this book is listed as a YA (Young Adult) but the content and topics seem a bit on the adult side.
The story focuses on Joss, a troubled 17 year old who suffers a head trauma after crashing his bicycle. Joss has spent the last two years in juvenile detention after setting the house of a local bully on fire. He set the fire after his little brother took his own life as an escape from the boy’s endless bullying. Joss is back from juvie and is angry and hurt. His father hides from life and his mother is angry. His little sister, like many little sisters, is constantly there seeking attention from Joss. School isn’t much better. Joss has to spend each day avoiding the same bullies that tormented his brother and see the girl who suffered scaring burns because of his need for revenge. All this changes however, when Joss crashes his bike and starts to hear the ‘Om’. Suddenly Joss is not as depressed and feels like he has a purpose in life- to help everyone discover the ‘Om’ and return to Eden. Without delving in too deep and having spoilers, I will say that this is where I began to feel at odds with the ideas presented in the book. My favorite aspect of Sussman’s book is how he is able to weave an exceptional tale of a somewhat tragic love story between Joss and the girl he disfigured in his retaliation and the story of Joss’s family as they move through the grief process. I really would have liked to see
Overall, it was an interesting read. I felt at times that I was being ‘schooled’ on both psychology and religion and it drew me out of the story. Outside of the educational feel to some parts of the book, I felt the pace was well developed and carried the momentum very well. Sussman’s characters were believable and well cultivated, with the exception of Joss’s mother, who I felt was just a tad too mean and nasty. I really enjoyed the representation of several cultures and religions that were present in Joss’s world as well. I’d recommend this book for adults or teens in late high school or college.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest and open review for Tracy Riva Books and Reviews. (less)

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About Michael Sussman

I’m originally from Lexington, Massachusetts, the historic site of the shot heard ’round the world. The middle son of two microbiologists, I grew up in a wonderful community called Five Fields, my lost Eden. I loved reading, sports, music and photography, and tried my hand at writing poetry and song lyrics.

I attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, but dropped out after catching mononucle...more I’m originally from Lexington, Massachusetts, the historic site of the shot heard ’round the world. The middle son of two microbiologists, I grew up in a wonderful community called Five Fields, my lost Eden. I loved reading, sports, music and photography, and tried my hand at writing poetry and song lyrics.

I attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, but dropped out after catching mononucleosis. Over the next six years I lived in a commune in Paradise, Nova Scotia, joined a spiritual cult, traveled to Israel, Hawaii, and Mexico, checked into a psychiatric ward more than once, worked as a dishwasher, waiter, wallet salesman, greenhouse laborer, landscaper, day-care teacher, and street musician. Eventually I returned to school, majoring in music performance and composition at Hampshire College in Amherst.

My B.A. in Music opened many doors. Unfortunately they were all doors to restaurants, where I returned to waiting tables. Meanwhile, I started a band with a friend named Steve O’Hearn. He went on to found Squonk Opera, a music and performance ensemble that has traveled the world and appeared on “America’s Got Talent.”

I might have become a Squonker myself, but instead went to grad school, earning my doctorate in clinical psychology. After spending a year as a postdoc at the Menninger Foundation, I proceeded to work in hospitals, counseling centers, private practice, and as a clinical instructor at Harvard University.

My first book—A Curious Calling: Unconscious Motivations for Practicing Psychotherapy—was a main selection for America’s largest psychotherapy-related book club. I edited and contributed to the follow-up volume, A Perilous Calling: The Hazards of Psychotherapy Practice. These two books have recently been translated into Chinese by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press.

My life changed forever in October of 1998, with the birth of my son. Ollie is a remarkable fellow, and he single-handedly jump-started my creativity. When he was five, I started writing picture books, and in 2009 I published Otto Grows Down, illustrated by Scott Magoon.

As Ollie aged, I started writing for an older audience. The result—Crashing Eden—is my first novel, an urban fantasy for young adults and savvy not-so-young adults. Ollie was my muse, my collaborator, and my most astute critic. I’m forever grateful to my son. Now, if I could just get him to clear his dishes …(less)

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