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September CSR Feature: Willpower by northie


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Well, September is the start of Fall in the US, and this story was written for the 2017 Fall anthology "The Fall Out"... so this is the perfect month to feature it! Plus, I don't know about everyone else but with school kicking back off, September is a rude shock to my system. I have a routine to get back into, kids to nag back into their routine, and a school full of K-5 students ready to run me ragged. Naps are a biological imperative! Much like Will's father in the beginning of the story, it's hard to tell if I'm asleep or comatose when someone stops by to visit at the end of my days. So, how about we enjoy this sure to be emotional novella (even I can stay awake through 10k!) or refresh your memory if you read it before and can't recall all the fine details? Just make sure you come back at the end of the month with plenty of comments for the Discussion day!

Willpower
by northie

Length: 10,819

Description: Will Carmichael is visiting his father who lives in a nursing home. One word which his father keeps repeating, holds the power to change Will's life. During his journey to uncover the word's meaning, Will makes discoveries that affect both him and his father.

A reader said:  The story is cleverly told without being maudlin.  However, if you are a sympathetic old softie like me, you may want to have a tissue handy.  

As I said in my chapter comment:  Stories that convey important truths in a warm and loving way are the best and this was a gem!   

I highly recommend this story.  ~ Daddydavek

 

Don't forget to come back to share your thoughts and comments for the Discussion Day on Monday, September 30th!

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I enjoyed this one the first time around and plan to read it again as soon as I have time this week. I highly recommend it.

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This is a poignant story, beautifully told. There is great sadness, but northie does an amazing job of bringing the reader to a place of satisfaction... joy even. Max and Saul's story will stay with you for a long time. Do yourself a favor and read this... I've read it twice. :)  

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4 hours ago, northie said:

Thanks, @Cia for the feature. *wonders what questions she has up her sleeve*  :unsure2:  @Headstall and @Carlos Hazday, I'm glad you recall the story with such fondness. I remember being very proud of my work, and reading it now, that feeling stays. 

If you do fancy giving it a read, as @Daddydavek says, you may wish to have a tissue handy.  ;)

Absolutely... tissues are required. :) 

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This is well worth the read, and as already been mentioned, keep the tissues handy  I'm looking forward to the interview and discussion at the end of the month. :) Congrats on the feature, Northie!

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