Books with author James Schuyler

James Schuyler's utterly original What's for Dinner? features a cast of characters who appear to have escaped from a Norman Rockwell painting to run amok. In tones that are variously droll, deadpan, and lyrical, Schuyler tells a story that revolves around three small-town American households. The Delehanteys are an old-fashioned Catholic family whose twin teenage boys are getting completely out of hand, no matter that their father is hardly one to spare the rod. Childless Norris and Lottie Taylor have been happily married for years, even as Lottie has been slowly drinking herself to death. Mag, a recent widow, is on the prowl for love. Retreating to an institution to dry out, Lottie finds herself caught up in a curious comedy of group therapy manners. At the same time, however, she begins an ascent from the depths of despair—illuminated with the odd grace and humor that readers of Schuyler's masterful poetry know so well—to a new understanding, that will turn her into an improbable redeemer within an unlikely world.What's for Dinner? is among the most delightful and unusual works of American literature. Charming and dark, off-kilter but pedestrian, mercurial yet matter-of-fact, Schuyler's novel is an alluring invention that captures both the fragility and the tenacity of ordinary life.

James Schuyler's utterly original What's for Dinner? features a cast of characters who appear to have escaped from a Norman Rockwell painting to run amok. In tones that are variously droll, deadpan, and lyrical, Schuyler tells a story that revolves around three small-town American households. The Delehanteys are an old-fashioned Catholic family whose twin teenage boys are getting completely out of hand, no matter that their father is hardly one to spare the rod. Childless Norris and Lottie Taylor have been happily married for years, even as Lottie has been slowly drinking herself to death. Mag, a recent widow, is on the prowl for love. Retreating to an institution to dry out, Lottie finds herself caught up in a curious comedy of group therapy manners. At the same time, however, she begins an ascent from the depths of despair—illuminated with the odd grace and humor that readers of Schuyler's masterful poetry know so well—to a new understanding, that will turn her into an improbable redeemer within an unlikely world.What's for Dinner? is among the most delightful and unusual works of American literature. Charming and dark, off-kilter but pedestrian, mercurial yet matter-of-fact, Schuyler's novel is an alluring invention that captures both the fragility and the tenacity of ordinary life.

Three friends. Seven years. Countless dangers.Wraiths are evil. At least, that’s what Billy’s father says. Billy isn’t sure what to believe—until a chance encounter thrusts him into a world filled with magic, friendship, and crushing oppression.The wraiths are caught in a tug-of-war they can’t win. Their beloved homeland has been devastated by King Grigoth, a tyrant who will stop at nothing to keep his citizens in line. If they return, they’ll be starved and enslaved. If they stay on Earth, they’ll risk losing their magical heritage and falling victim to human cruelty.With no way to outrun the growing threats, Billy and his friends have two choices: learn to fight back, or pay the ultimate price...

This powerful illustrated collection of child stories is written by internationally respected child psychiatrist and theologian, Dr. James Schaller, who has spent decades curing all types of child physical and emotional suffering. Each story is deeply moving alone, but in a collection, have no peer.Expect children to hand you the book to get you to read the next story. Each is truly creative and touching and filled with God's affection, appreciation of parents and other loving adults, hope to handle common child challenges, or how to avoid harm. Most of these stories were “field tested” with children for over twenty years, and only finalized when both the girls and boys loved them. God's love, comfort and presence are so touching that this book is already on its way to being a spiritual classic.eBook optimized for 8.9" screen size

Three friends. Seven years. Countless dangers.Wraiths are evil. At least, that’s what Billy’s father says. Billy isn’t sure what to believe—until a chance encounter thrusts him into a world filled with magic, friendship, and crushing oppression.The wraiths are caught in a tug-of-war they can’t win. Their beloved homeland has been devastated by King Grigoth, a tyrant who will stop at nothing to keep his citizens in line. If they return, they’ll be starved and enslaved. If they stay on Earth, they’ll risk losing their magical heritage and falling victim to human cruelty.With no way to outrun the growing threats, Billy and his friends have two choices: learn to fight back, or pay the ultimate price...