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The Squatter
A man suddenly discovers that he has been possessed, but not by any demon. There's another person now sharing his mind, but the mental squatter is quiet and polite and, in a German accent, asks his host nicely to help him locate his missing body. Together they go on a voyage of outwardly, to look for the intruder's physical presence; inwardly, to explore the meaning of friendship and the power of empathy. The only similarity attaching these reluctant soul mates together is that they are both university professors in their respective cities, Miami and Regensburg. After transatlantic flights to France, where both had been vacationing, they succeed in finding out how it came to be that one consciousness came to squat inside the other. But the fact that the host is gay and the outsider is not adds a layer of complexity to their relationship, especially when they reveal their secret to their spouses.
156 pages, Hardcover
Published July 14, 2018
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January 19, 2019
A deeply moving, yet intellectually challenging story about many things: identity, language, love, friendship, and immortality. The fantasy element is light, really just the "gimmick" to set the story in motion; yet, it is profound in its possibilities. There is also a lot of humor. All in all, as about as complete an exploration into life as one might wish.
May 1, 2024
Full disclosure: The author, is an aquaintance, known through my work place. The following is amended from my email to him.
Ric,
THE SQUATTER is brilliant! Thank you for gifting me with it.
I knew it was remarkable from when I began to read the book. You should send an autographed copy to all the members of Congress, as a lesson in open mindness and acceptance of others. "Think enlightenment."
Your broad, esoteric knowledge is evident, revealing and much appreciated. I love how your mind conjures images and realtionships of thought never before imagined. The story is original and forthright and the characters and their interactions with one another are clear and precise without confusion of who is speaking.
Now translate it into Spanish, German, Italian, every language, even French (which plays such a big part in the story) so that those of us who are ethnocentric "uniliguals" can enjoy your unique story telling approach.
You have found your cadence, your rhythm, your pace with this book.
Your friend,
Bob
Ric,
THE SQUATTER is brilliant! Thank you for gifting me with it.
I knew it was remarkable from when I began to read the book. You should send an autographed copy to all the members of Congress, as a lesson in open mindness and acceptance of others. "Think enlightenment."
Your broad, esoteric knowledge is evident, revealing and much appreciated. I love how your mind conjures images and realtionships of thought never before imagined. The story is original and forthright and the characters and their interactions with one another are clear and precise without confusion of who is speaking.
Now translate it into Spanish, German, Italian, every language, even French (which plays such a big part in the story) so that those of us who are ethnocentric "uniliguals" can enjoy your unique story telling approach.
You have found your cadence, your rhythm, your pace with this book.
Your friend,
Bob
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