Waldo Emerson, my grandfather, and me
Subtitle: a novel
By: Eugene X. Perticone
Publisher: iUniverse LLC
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Bloomington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 313
ISBN-13: 9781491729670; 9781491729694
Subjects: Fiction; Grandfathers; Self-reliance (Emerson, Ralph Waldo)
Description: When Matthew is almost twelve years old, his grandfather, Sam, decides it's time to get to know the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a sage the boy has never heard of. During their frequent meetings, Sam introduces Matthew to Emerson's sophisticated notions and wisdoms. Emerson's words, delivered in the essay Self-Reliance and in other writings, teach Matthew practical concepts that give greater meaning to life and help him successfully overcome difficulties for himself and his family. At the same time, Sam and Matthew develop a special and loving relationship.