The Storms of Eddie Greer - Perrine, Mary
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For generations, the Greer men have perfected the fine art of assholery. And Eddie Greer does not disappoint. For most children, summers in the 60s and 70s in the small town of Holland Crossing are spent splashing in lakes, playing backyard baseball, and biking with friends-but not for Eddie. The only thing he plays is defense against his father's drunken abuse. But even fleeing at the first sound of the devil's heavy footsteps, sometimes, isn't enough to keep him safe. Weathering verbal assaults, airborne objects, the shooting of his dog Zeppelin, and an attack by his baseball bat-wielding…mehr

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For generations, the Greer men have perfected the fine art of assholery. And Eddie Greer does not disappoint. For most children, summers in the 60s and 70s in the small town of Holland Crossing are spent splashing in lakes, playing backyard baseball, and biking with friends-but not for Eddie. The only thing he plays is defense against his father's drunken abuse. But even fleeing at the first sound of the devil's heavy footsteps, sometimes, isn't enough to keep him safe. Weathering verbal assaults, airborne objects, the shooting of his dog Zeppelin, and an attack by his baseball bat-wielding father all come at a tremendous cost, driving Eddie deeper into the same mold from which his ancestors were cut. Even after adamantly denying he will ever become the next George Greer, Eddie seamlessly steps into the role following his father's questionable death. He alternates his misguided anger between his daughter, sickly grandson, and the townspeople. But it is his wife, Jules, a woman incapable of giving him the one thing he needs, a son to carry on the Greer name, who lands squarely in his crosshairs. Greer storms have been brewing for well over a century. No woman has dared defy her husband-until now. When Jules walks out, and Eddie's twenty-two-year-old grandson meets an unexpected fate, he questions everything he believes to be true. Eddie can't shake the feeling his story is more twisted than he knows. And he wonders if he can reclaim his life before the storms destroy the possibility of redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
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From the first time I picked up a chubby Crayola crayon, I have been writing stories. I always wanted to be an author, but my mom told me I should get a job that made actual money. So, after four years of college and $2,500 in student loans-it was a long time ago-I spent thirty-six years honing my writing skills. During most of that time, I taught middle school, because I fall in about the same place on the quirkiness scale as they do, and trained teachers to help students personalize their learning. I was an award-winning Minnesota teacher. I also present at educational conferences across the United States as well as freelance for educational companies. I hold a master's degree in education, but, while I loved teaching, I jumped ship five years ago and retired to a small Minneapolis suburb. I now have time to spend with my husband, Mitch, a retired principal, my son, Brandon, and my daughter, Taylor, who both still come home to see what's cooking in my pots and pans, my Parti Yorkie, Harper, and my two grand pets: Baxter, a Wheaten Terrier, and Guinevere, a tabby cat. We spend a great deal of time at our cabin in Northern Minnesota, where I lose at waterskiing, but win at Cornhole. We enjoy boating, ATVing, and entertaining our massive group of families and friends. Of course, there is never a lack of food due to the fact I was raised by the Food Devil herself. My husband has a gold personality, planner, and I have an orange personality, spontaneous. That makes us the perfect pair. We love to travel. He likes to plan, and I don't ask where we are going until we get on the plane. Between all the family shenanigans and laughter, I spend time spinning tales-stories that entertain, inform, and teach. So, stay tuned. There will be many more to come.