Review: "Maavelous!  Simply Maavelous"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2013
Author Gregory G. Allen has quickly become one of my favorite authors.  The diversity shown in his novels is extraordinary.  This story is one of a man reaching a fork in the road and trying to repair his life into one that is exhilarating.  Zach Kleinmann and his wife have a 3-year old boy.  They have both made the decision that Zach leave his stressful job as a big corporation accountant to be a stay-at-home dad to Sean. Life at home for Zach is great as he bonds closely to his son.  However his wife, Leah, is more connected to her satisfying job of importance rather than to her husband and son.  Zach and Sean go to the local library to see a play put on by "Ginger's Happy Troupe" which provides entertainment for children.  Though Ginger is an older woman, she is perky and wise, and since Sean's 4th birthday is arriving, Zach decides to ask Ginger to provide the entertainment. Once Sean starts school, Zach is at a loss what to do with his spare time. He is drawn to Ginger's flamboyant happiness, warmth, and wisdom and soon they become great friends. This story has it's ups and downs, but Gregory has written it with style and sensitivity. Also with a bit of humor as I reached the third page and broke out with a big laugh.  Gregory certainly knows how to draw in the reader; I couldn't put this book down.  A highly recommended read.