Books with author Sam Torode

Semifinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awardand previous #1 Bestseller in Humorous Literary Fiction"A rich and soulful novel...steeped in wanderlust and whimsy." --Publishers Weekly"The Dirty Parts of the Bible might just be the long-awaited Great American Novel." --New York Times bestselling author John M. PerkinsThe Dirty Parts of the Bible is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression--a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans of O Brother Where Art Thou?, Water for Elephants, Mark Twain, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash.* * * *It's 1936, and Tobias Henry is stuck in the frozen hinterlands of Michigan. Tobias is obsessed with two things: God and girls.Mostly girls, of course.But being a Baptist preacher's son, he can't escape God.When his father is blinded in a bizarre accident (involving hard cider and bird droppings), Tobias must ride the rails to Texas to recover a long-hidden stash of money. Along the way, he's initiated into the hobo brotherhood by Craw, a ribald vagabond-philosopher. Obstacles arise in the form of a saucy prostitute, a flaming boxcar, and a man-eating catfish. But when he meets Sarah, a tough farm girl under a dark curse, he finds out that the greatest challenge of all is love.The Kindle e-book is FREE with purchase of the paperback, through Amazon Matchbook.

As a Man Thinketh for Today's ReadersJames Allen's classic rephrased in contemporary language. As you think, so you are.As you are, so you act. As you act, so you attract. Widely considered the greatest self-help book of all-time, As a Man Thinketh reveals how our thoughts determine our character, circumstances, health, appearance, and achievements. The choice is yours: either master your mind to create the life you want, or remain mired in frustration and failure.While James Allen's writing was exceptionally clear for its time, As a Man Thinketh -- like any 100-year-old book -- uses archaic language that can be difficult to grasp. In this 21st Century Edition, bestselling author Sam Torode entirely rephrases Allen's ideas in contemporary English, making his wisdom available to today's readers.

Semifinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awardand previous #1 Bestseller in Humorous Literary Fiction"A rich and soulful novel...steeped in wanderlust and whimsy." --Publishers Weekly"The Dirty Parts of the Bible might just be the long-awaited Great American Novel." --New York Times bestselling author John M. PerkinsThe Dirty Parts of the Bible is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression--a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans of O Brother Where Art Thou?, Water for Elephants, Mark Twain, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash.* * * *It's 1936, and Tobias Henry is stuck in the frozen hinterlands of Michigan. Tobias is obsessed with two things: God and girls.Mostly girls, of course.But being a Baptist preacher's son, he can't escape God.When his father is blinded in a bizarre accident (involving hard cider and bird droppings), Tobias must ride the rails to Texas to recover a long-hidden stash of money. Along the way, he's initiated into the hobo brotherhood by Craw, a ribald vagabond-philosopher. Obstacles arise in the form of a saucy prostitute, a flaming boxcar, and a man-eating catfish. But when he meets Sarah, a tough farm girl under a dark curse, he finds out that the greatest challenge of all is love.The Kindle e-book is FREE with purchase of the paperback, through Amazon Matchbook.

Keys to an Inspired LifeLiving from the Soul distills the essence of Ralph Waldo Emerson's philosophy in concise, contemporary language. It illuminates the seven principles that led Emerson through in his darkest days, and to which he held for the rest of his life:1. Trust Yourself All that you need for growth and guidance in life is already present inside you.2. As You Sow, You Will Reap Your thoughts and actions shape your character, and your character determines your destiny.3. Nothing Outside You Can Harm YouCircumstances and events don’t matter as much as how you deal with them.4. The Universe Is Inside YouThe world around you is a reflection of the world within you.5. Identify with the InfiniteCenter your identity on the soul and your life’s purpose will unfold.6. Live in the Present The present moment is your point of power. Eternity is now.7. Seek God WithinThe highest revelation is the divinity of the soul.

Keys to an Inspired LifeLiving from the Soul distills the essence of Ralph Waldo Emerson's philosophy in concise, contemporary language. It illuminates the seven principles that led Emerson through in his darkest days, and to which he held for the rest of his life:1. Trust Yourself All that you need for growth and guidance in life is already present inside you.2. As You Sow, You Will Reap Your thoughts and actions shape your character, and your character determines your destiny.3. Nothing Outside You Can Harm YouCircumstances and events don’t matter as much as how you deal with them.4. The Universe Is Inside YouThe world around you is a reflection of the world within you.5. Identify with the InfiniteCenter your identity on the soul and your life’s purpose will unfold.6. Live in the Present The present moment is your point of power. Eternity is now.7. Seek God WithinThe highest revelation is the divinity of the soul.

A new novel for fans of Water for Elephants, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Mark Twain, and Johnny Cash. PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY says: "While the title suggests a raunchy read, this rich and soulful novel is actually a rather well-done bildungsroman steeped in wanderlust and whimsy that at times recalls The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and at others a tamer On the Road. The story begins in 1936 as 19-year-old Tobias is thumbing his way from Remus, Mich., to his uncle's farm in Glen Rose, Tex., to find a hidden bag of money, after his father, a Baptist pastor, drunkenly slams his car into the church and is removed from the parsonage. The author does an excellent job in making well-charted territory (riding the rails; scavenged campfire meals under the stars) seem vibrant and new. Snippets of scripture, Southern spirituals, and folk ballads lend context and flavor to the text. Most impressive are the jangly dialogue and the characters' distinctive voices, which are authentic and earthy but not remotely hoary. When Tobias finally arrives at his uncle's, the surprises that await him are more than enough to keep his--and readers'--interests piqued." Semifinalist for the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award.

A Young Person's Introduction to Old-Time BaseballThis book features brief and entertaining stories of five Hall-of-Famers from the early 20th Century -- Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, John McGraw, and Eddie Collins. Appropriate for elementary through middle-school readers.Note: This is a juvenile work, written and illustrated by Sam Torode at age 16. It was designed by the author as an adult, and published to fulfill the dream of his younger self. Please set your expectations accordingly.

A Young Person's Introduction to Old-Time BaseballThis book features brief and entertaining stories of five Hall-of-Famers from the early 20th Century -- Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, John McGraw, and Eddie Collins. Appropriate for elementary through middle-school readers.Note: This is a juvenile work, written and illustrated by Sam Torode at age 16. It was designed by the author as an adult, and published to fulfill the dream of his younger self. Please set your expectations accordingly.