A Firm State of Heart - Gilbert, Bob
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Bob Gilbert's fourth novel, "A Firm State of Heart," takes place in Washington, D.C. Its protagonist, Minneapolis writer Samuel Meckler, is crafting a long poem that's trying to rise above the chaos of the Trump presidency. Meckler supports himself by working as a waiter at Tadich Grill, an upscale Washington restaurant located on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the US Capitol. His interaction with congressmen, senators, foreign diplomats, tourists and media personalities gives him an eyewitness understanding of American politics. His social life takes him into DC cultural…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Bob Gilbert's fourth novel, "A Firm State of Heart," takes place in Washington, D.C. Its protagonist, Minneapolis writer Samuel Meckler, is crafting a long poem that's trying to rise above the chaos of the Trump presidency. Meckler supports himself by working as a waiter at Tadich Grill, an upscale Washington restaurant located on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the US Capitol. His interaction with congressmen, senators, foreign diplomats, tourists and media personalities gives him an eyewitness understanding of American politics. His social life takes him into DC cultural salons, ghetto trap houses, and Capitol Hill watering holes. His affair with a famous broadcaster coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic recession, and the death of George Floyd in his hometown. Ultimately, "A Firm State of Heart" is about an idealist trying to formulate a new American narrative in a digital age rife with cynicism and rage.
Autorenporträt
Bob Gilbert grew up in Jackson, New Jersey. After finishing his education at American University, he worked for a variety of D.C. institutions like the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Close-Up Foundation and The Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars. In 1984, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he worked as a newspaper reporter and a waiter. In addition, he was a wilderness guide for the Sierra Club leading backpacking treks to the mountain ranges of the far west, coached soccer and raised three children. He returned to DC in 2011 and began publishing novels. "A Firm State of Heart" is his fourth novel and the third that takes place in the nation's capital. He currently lives on Capitol Hill with his partner Alexa Posny.