Long Ago is Not Far Away

Daniel Cook, M.D.

2003 First Books - First Edition 90pp. New/ No DJ.  Western Massachusetts author's first book:  Twelve autobiographical stories covering a life that ranges from a harrowing escape as child from France during World War II, a dsyfunctional family adjusting to life in New York City, and "success" as a doctor.  This is more than a memoir.  It is a story of regret, loss, redemption and waking up in the dream.  The stories cover a father's destructive love, a mother's unending tenderness, a wife's mental illness, single parenting, true love found and lost, wrong turns, compassion, despair and awareness.  Even after 60 years it is never too late.  This book may stir up more than you may imagine .  $19.95 HB.