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Robert J. Wiersema
Robert J. Wiersema (born 1970) is a Canadian writer. Since 2006, he's published two novels, a novella and a non-fiction book about Bruce Springsteen. Life and career Wiersema was born in Agassiz, British Columbia, in 1970. After high school, he attended the University of Victoria, graduating with an Honours Degree in English Literature. His first novel, ''Before I Wake (Wiersema novel), Before I Wake'', was published by Random House in August 2006. His second novel, ''Bedtime Story (novel), Bedtime Story'', was published in November 2010, also by Random House. His novella, ''The World More Full of Weeping'', was published by ChiZine Publications in September 2009. Wiersema lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia. Bibliography Fiction * ''Before I Wake (Wiersema novel), Before I Wake'' (2006) * ''The World More Full of Weeping'' (2009) * ''Bedtime Story'' (2010) * ''Black Feathers'' (2015) * ''Seven Crow Stories'' (2016) Non-fiction * ''Walk Like A Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Before I Wake (Wiersema Novel)
''Before I Wake'' (2006) is a novel by Robert Wiersema, Robert J. Wiersema. The events of the novel take place in Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Plot summary The novel is set in Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia. A car accident leaves three-year-old Sherry Barrett in a coma. As her parents struggle to deal with the aftermath of the accident, word spreads that anyone who comes into contact with her will be miraculously cured of illnesses. As interest in Sherry intensifies, she becomes the focus of attention not only from pilgrims seeking healing, but of religious figures who accuse the Barretts of exploiting their daughter for gain. There is a fantastical aspect to some of the characters who intrude into the lives of the Barretts, and even Henry Denton, the driver of the vehicle that struck Sherry, trying to deal with his remorse, becomes trapped in limbo, which in this case is found in the Victoria Public Library. Chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |