Exploring themes of self-destruction, loss, and human connection, this collection of stories delves into the lives of complex characters facing profound challenges. A mother’s public breakdown in a classroom sets the tone for the narrative, while other tales reveal a man grappling with the weight of life and death in organ transport, a son's conflict with his veteran father over a dying pet, and a boy's surreal summer with his uncle. The author showcases a unique blend of humor and poignancy, establishing himself as a significant new voice in American fiction.
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Jason Brown es un maestro narrador cuyas narrativas profundizan en las complejidades del corazón humano. Su obra se caracteriza por su aguda perspicacia psicológica y su prosa evocadora, explorando temas profundos con sensibilidad y profundidad. A través de su voz única, Brown crea mundos de ficción cautivadores que resuenan en los lectores mucho después de la última página.






Hate Me Now, Love Me Later
- 154 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Jason Brown, a former NFL player, transitioned to a college football coach and gained fame as a tough, no-nonsense figure on Netflix's Last Chance U. His coaching style and dedication to his players have made a significant impact in the world of college football. Now based in San Diego, he shares his life with his loyal companion, Stogie. The book offers insights into his journey, coaching philosophy, and the challenges faced in the high-stakes environment of college athletics.
Set against the backdrop of northern New England, this collection explores themes of forbidden love, family dynamics, and survival through a lens of both despair and hope. The stories feature complex characters grappling with issues of class, inheritance, and personal struggles, all delivered in Brown's elegant prose. Drawing comparisons to literary greats like Andre Dubus and Denis Johnson, the narratives blend dark humor with poignant moments, establishing Brown as a significant voice in contemporary American short fiction.
Silent Screams of A Blue Shadow
- 232 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Silent Scream of a Blue Shadow is a thought provoking poetry book penned by a policeman who writes about emotions and feelings in short, often deep and dark poetic verses that tear away at the festering scabs of society. His poetry is often not for the faint-hearted in its descriptive essence of life overall He tries to personify his writings to illustrate the life behind the high walls we all put up and show us the reality that often we pretend does not exist. His writing bears testimony to the sadness and chaotic life that surrounds all policemen and woman in many countries and tries to take the reader, albeit for a short period, into a life of a Blue Shadow.
It Is Possible!: How I Earned Two Debt-Free Degrees...and How You Can, Too.
- 180 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
If you’ve been told, “The only way you can go to college is to take out loans,” you’ve been lied to! With the student loan debt crisis continuing to spiral out of control, this book proves that IT IS POSSIBLE to earn a degree without amassing tens of thousands of dollars in debt. Learn from not only the author’s story of earning two debt-free degrees, but from other individuals who also achieved the same accomplishment – all through a variety of methods. The book provides relevant information to help potential higher education students graduate debt free · This book serves as the "answer" to the student loan debt crisis and is designed to provide strategies and offer hope to individuals who desire to avoid student loan debt and graduate debt free. The author has lived on both sides of this crisis as his wife once held $60,000 in student loan debt while he was fortunate to earn two debt-free degrees. This book was created to inspire and encourage you to realize that IT IS POSSIBLE to walk across that stage and be handed a diploma instead of receiving bills in the mail for student loan debt to be repaid. Additionally, it shows you that life can be lived a different way—a way that does not include constantly feeling stress, anxiety, and depression over money. Did You Know? 70% of college students graduate with debt. Become part of the 30%!
Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever
- 228 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Mental States and Conceptual Worlds
- 230 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Focusing on the relationship between perception and mental processes, this book presents a dynamic theory derived from clinical studies of brain-damaged patients. It challenges static computational models of the mind, offering insights into memory, thought, and the mind/brain problem. Through extensive essays, it explores topics such as imagery, reality versus illusion, the nature of time, subjectivity, will and agency, as well as psychoanalysis and group psychology, providing a comprehensive understanding of mental function.
Self-Embodying Mind
- 258 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Exploring the intricate relationship between human consciousness and neuropathology, this philosophical essay presents a groundbreaking perspective on the mind/brain problem. Jason Brown argues that consciousness unfolds through distinct stages, reflecting both individual growth and evolutionary history. He challenges the dominant computational model of cognitive science by demonstrating that concepts and images precede perception. The book integrates insights from neurophysiology, psychology, and Buddhist philosophy, offering readers a profound understanding of consciousness's development and its potential across various states of awareness.
Reflections on Mind and the Image of Reality
- 246 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Focusing on the implications of theoretical work for clinical neuroscience and philosophy of mind, this collection of essays offers a personal reflection on the nature of the mind and brain. It challenges traditional models that depict the mind as a mere machine, advocating instead for a processual view likening it to a living organism. This perspective reshapes our understanding of the self, subjective experiences, and perception, often diverging from common sense and conventional psychological theories.
Counseling Diversity in Context
- 272 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
The book explores the challenges counselors face when promoting wellness among individuals in disadvantaged circumstances. It examines the limitations of traditional counseling practices in contexts marked by structural inequality and seeks to provide effective strategies for counselors to navigate these complexities. The focus is on understanding how systemic issues impact mental health and the role of counselors in addressing these barriers to foster genuine well-being.