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Struggle and Strife
Fifteen short stories covering the political and personal struggles of today, yesterday, and the future. Stories of casual workers, holocaust survivors, refugees, slum dwellers, and trade unionists. Tales of protests and fight-backs against oppression, and the daily battles of ordinary people.
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Published April 2, 2021
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About the author
Nick Gerrard
12 books31 followersNick Gerrard is originally from Birmingham but now living in Olomouc where he writes, proof-reads and edits, (Abridged versions of the classics; like Hemmingway and Orwell) and in between looking after his son Joe, edits and designs Jotters United Lit-zine. Nick has been at one time or another a Chef, activist, union organiser, punk rocker, teacher, traveller and Eco-lodge owner in Malawi and Czech.
His short stories, flash, poetry and essays have appeared in various magazines and books in print and online including Breaking rules, Rye whiskey review, Spillwords, Pikers press, The Siren, The Platform, Ramingoblog, literati-magazine, Minor Literature and Bluehour magazine. Nick has three books published available on Amazon. Travelling for the hell of it. A kind of travel book.
Lyrics without music. Gritty poems.
Graffiti stories. Short story collection
His latest short novel, Punk Novelette is all about a group of friends growing up with punk in the 70s in the UK and the effect the movement had on their lives.
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His short stories, flash, poetry and essays have appeared in various magazines and books in print and online including Breaking rules, Rye whiskey review, Spillwords, Pikers press, The Siren, The Platform, Ramingoblog, literati-magazine, Minor Literature and Bluehour magazine. Nick has three books published available on Amazon. Travelling for the hell of it. A kind of travel book.
Lyrics without music. Gritty poems.
Graffiti stories. Short story collection
His latest short novel, Punk Novelette is all about a group of friends growing up with punk in the 70s in the UK and the effect the movement had on their lives.
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May 28, 2021
Fabulous! This collection of stories centers on everyday folks from trade unionists and students to revolutionists and the homeless. Like Hemingway, Gerrard tells a profound story in simple and forceful language. A must read!
April 2, 2021
A great collection of short stories largely emphasizing revolution and standing up to oppression. Well written and enjoyable to read.
August 8, 2021
Nick Gerrard's book of short stories, 'Struggle and Strife' is filled with deeply poignant moments, sprinkled with humour that makes distressing situations bearable. I'm reminded that life is full of ups and downs with comedy popping up even in the most dire circumstances of life.
From story to story, the author builds brief yet defined worlds. His descriptions are deep and rich, playing on this reader's sentiment so that I became immersed in the drama of events. Occasionally, I was jarred out of it, surprised to find myself in my own environment, so far from the authentic and often troubled worlds recreated within these pages.
The writing is real and direct, with humor that bites and teases, bringing all the emotions to the surface. A bloody good read and well recommended!
From story to story, the author builds brief yet defined worlds. His descriptions are deep and rich, playing on this reader's sentiment so that I became immersed in the drama of events. Occasionally, I was jarred out of it, surprised to find myself in my own environment, so far from the authentic and often troubled worlds recreated within these pages.
The writing is real and direct, with humor that bites and teases, bringing all the emotions to the surface. A bloody good read and well recommended!
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