Jacob M. Appels Schaffen zeichnet sich durch die Erkundung der menschlichen Psyche aus, wobei er tiefgründige Themen mit einer unverwechselbaren erzählerischen Stimme behandelt. Seine literarischen Beiträge haben bedeutende Anerkennung erfahren und unterstreichen seine Fähigkeit, fesselnde Erzählungen zu schaffen, die bei den Lesern tief Anklang finden. Appels vielfältiger akademischer Hintergrund, der Bereiche wie Medizin und Recht umfasst, prägt wahrscheinlich die einzigartigen Perspektiven und vielschichtigen Erkundungen, die in seinen literarischen Werken zu finden sind.
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?