Translucent Facts isn't fiction. It could be fiction, but it isn't. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet the man this book is about. So this book gets a review on my "Seek Truth. Read fiction" blog for the "Seek Truth" part of my tagline. This book is a memoir and a memorial.  It expresses truth about the power of our God and the love of a man who lives in Christ's Spirit. It encourages the reader not to give up on the ideal of true love no matter your age while it breaks down the sentimentality of romance being all about roses instead of cutting boards.

Oh, and it's funny. Funny.  I mean smile on your face while you are reading, occasionally snort out loud funny.  That is, of course, if you like dry wit, clever turns of phrase, understated humor, and an author who isn't afraid to make fun of her own foibles and idiosyncrasies.

But, this story will catch your other emotions as well. I know not everyone is a waterworks like me, but you might want to find some tissues as you progress through the story.

Now, here's a cool thing you might want to know. Barbara Sutryn never uses a single name in the entire book, and I promise you, you will never be confused about who she is talking about. If you're an author, that might be enough to entice you to buy the book for study of craft as well as enjoyment.

Oh, did I forget to tell you what the book is about? The author in the 80th year of her life meets a man of equal age who so impacts her existence that their story needs to be told.

Told, not just for her or him. Not just for family to remember. Not just for people who know them. It needs to be told for seniors who no longer believe they have importance in this world. It needs to be told for the twenty-somethings who no longer believe love has value. It needs to be told for the rest of us somewhere in between who need reminded that God writes the best story for each of us, one day at a time.

BLOG CONTEST

Here's my last bit of motivation on why you should read Translucent Facts. As many of you know, I hang out in the world of writers so I often know the people who write the books I review.  I write books, so if you know me well, you have probably been on the receiving end of "Look! Here's my latest book."  Well, this is the first time I get to pitch a book that I'm in.  On the page — interacting with the characters.  Of course, remember there are no names in this book, so here's my challenge.  If after reading this blog, you buy Translucent Facts, and post a comment here telling me the page number of the scene you believe to be about me, (we'll verify in some fashion) and then I'll send you a gift, probably one of my books. We'll see.