Fishing with God - Paperback

by Chris Gordon (Author), Emily Gordon (Illustrator), Shane Hutchison (Author)

"He isn't black, he isn't white, not Latino, not Asian. "Other," he thought with a chuckle. "I am an other", he said out loud. "Other than what? Other than black, Asian, Latino, and white or other than human? Other than what? "Just over 20 years ago something changed Ordin's life and set a course of change for many others. For each, these three days represents a point in the path of their life in which all they have known for the past 20 years can change... or not. Where there is an element of "chance", "fortune", "the karma of the universe", or "God"; there is also the undeniable element of choice. Enjoy, understand, and perhaps even learn from each character. Perhaps you will be able to relate to one or more of them. This fiction novel touches upon relationships, circumstance, reaction vs response, choice, consequences, forgiveness, and hope. Fishing with God is a book that is cathartic, it's an alchemist style written book. It delves into the deepest longings of the human soul. To solve pain, anguish and questions beyond our grasp, those questions you try to grasp, but need help in solving, so you get on the bus and move forward to the answers. Ordin's journey speaks to all of us and moves us towards the answers one may not want to hear, but need to for our self-preservation. It's well written and as a reader you will identify with one or two or five of the characters written. Chris Gordon and Shane Hutchison have outdone themselves on writing this spiritual journey. - Darcy RobinsonFishing with God by Chris Gordon and Shane Hutchison is a unique work, full of insights into the human condition and refreshingly written. It works well on its own unique merit and perspective as a series of character studies linked together by a situation and story line. - anonymous editor review

Author Biography

Chris Gordon. Chris was born in Babylon N.Y. the son of an Artist father and mother whom was a gospel singer, Chris developed a love for artistic expression, listening to his mother sing and watching his father create. He remembers writing song lyrics as early as 10 years old. His love for written prose arose from a tenuous relationship with his 10th grade english teach Mr. Stallman. He also accredits a large part of his literal style and understanding to Jacob Liptkin, the great American sculptor, who's works don the walkway of Harvard university and the Smithsonian. When he entered the professional world, he worked as a Stock Broker throughout the 90's, before becoming a Financial Consultant for Merrill Lynch and then serving as District Manager of Orange County for American Express Financial Advisors. Chris worked in high finance for several years, before he obtained his first job in film finance in, September of 2003. Today, he is a father and has become a seasoned feature film, documentary and television production and business development professional. Shane Hutchison Shane was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho at which he lived for a whole 10 weeks before moving on to Hartford, CT. A short two years later Shane found himself living in Phoenix, AZ. From birth to present Shane has lived at over 90 addresses across 16 states including a short 6 months in France, proving to be a modern-day nomad with the drive to have as many life and people experiences as he can. Shane was raised in "Mormon" (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) religion where he gained the foundation of his own faith. His "Mom" (1st stepmother who raised him) was raised in the Methodist faith. A few years after serving an honorable gospel preaching mission for the Mormon church, Shane found himself no longer finding continuous expansive growth for himself in any religion. At the age of 28, Shane accepted his same-sex attractions. Shane has always enjoyed reading and writing since early schooldays. A very patient instructor at Goucher College was instrumental in helping him hone his skills from writing to the 5% to writing for the greater population, expanding the potential reach of his voice.