La escritura de Jacob M. Appel se caracteriza por su exploración de la psique humana, adentrándose en temas profundos con una voz narrativa distintiva. Sus contribuciones literarias han obtenido un reconocimiento significativo, lo que subraya su habilidad para crear narrativas convincentes que resuenan profundamente con los lectores. La diversa formación académica de Appel, que abarca campos como la medicina y el derecho, probablemente informa las perspectivas únicas y las intrincadas exploraciones que se encuentran dentro de sus obras literarias.
A couple adopt a depressed hedgehog; a mother is seduced by the father of her daughter's imaginary friend; a man kidnap's his ex-wife's turtle. In eight tragicomic stories, Einstein's Beach House features ordinary men and women rising to life's extraordinary challenges.
Eclectic characters navigate everyday situations in this collection of poems, highlighting moments such as a sister's second wedding and trick-or-treating with a son. The work delves into uncomfortable truths about social norms, featuring encounters with a critical former teacher and reflections on Holocaust memories. With a blend of humor, wit, and keen observation, the poems challenge conventional perceptions, making this collection both insightful and thought-provoking. It was a finalist for the 2017 Able Muse Book Award.
Drawing upon the author's two decades teaching medical ethics, as well as his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this profound and addictive little book offers up challenging ethical dilemmas and asks readers, What would you do?