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Jay VanLandingham

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Jay VanLandingham’s writing explores the transformative power of relationships. Jay believes that through connection with ourselves, others and nature, we can cultivate empathy and a desire to help.

Above all things, Jay (he/him) wishes for peace and serenity in his life, as well as the lives of all beings.

Jay holds a Master’s degree in Social Work as well as a Bachelor in English. He is also a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. In his spare time if he’s not outdoors spending time in nature, he’s enjoying time with friends, family, and his one-eyed cat Lucky.

Jay is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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	Sentient 4.24 avg rating — 21 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Wild Dark Shore

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Jay VanLandingham rated a book it was amazing The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
In the beginning I wasn’t so sure I would enjoy this novel. But the further in I got, the more easily I could imagine the life of Mr. Stevens, the protagonist. And Ishiguro’s writing is impeccable. That alone; the style and prose, is enough to carry ...more
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Jay VanLandingham rated a book it was amazing Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Annie Proukx’s prose is stunning, much like the Wyoming terrain she writes about. She writes with such sparseness it’s like a metaphor for the setting itself. I particularly felt moved by “Brokeback Mountain” having seen the film when it first came o ...more
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An uplifting read. At some points I laughed out loud. At other points I found a poignancy that speaks wisdom to parents and those without children (like myself). A great read for those seeking something sentimental and light.
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Jay VanLandingham rated a book it was amazing The Meeting of Air and Water by Sharon LaCour (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A deeply moving piece of literary fiction that addresses the nuances of mental illness in a generational and respectful way. And the description of Louisiana dropped me right in to the culture and the beauty of a place I have yet to visit. Highly rec ...more
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