About The Book
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The Last Bachelor Of Ales
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Testamonials
"I thought I would just read the cover, then the first page. Well that hasn't worked. I find myself anxious to see what is on the next page. I love Moses, very insightful in choosing the right name... It is a winner!" -R.L.
"Can't wait till the next one's out." - J.W.
I really enjoyed your book! I really liked how you weaved intrigue and spiritual growth so smoothly! -J.B.
Review
Jason Johnstone is an engineer who finally comes to terms with life when one night, he finds himself sitting alone at a pub that he and his friends have frequented ever since college. He wondered what had happened. Well, life happened, especially with them having to deal with their careers, marriages, and even kids.
He soon gets company from one of the regulars, Moses, while he is sitting alone at the pub. He has conversations about life and purpose with him. He soon gets to ponder these things. His life begins to change, from first asking the elevator girl, Colleen, out to getting promoted and also needing to keep his sanity and dignity intact because of the nature of his work. Do you think all will be well with him?
The Last Bachelor of Ales by Peter T. Elliott is a wonderful read. There are so many lessons to be learned. I liked how relatable the characters were in the book. Peter T Elliott did an excellent job on the characterization in the book. The friendship between Jason, Colleen, Moses, and Maria didn't go unnoticed. The dialogue between the characters was very clever, and the advice Moses gave to everyone coming across him was mesmerizing. The kindness of the characters with each other was one to be reckoned with. Certainly, Peter T. Elliott did an excellent job on the characters.
I loved everything about this novel. The pace was perfect. The conversations the characters had with each other were beautiful. Jason's desire to live a faithful and honest life was something I related with. His respect for Colleen and everyone around him was really beautiful to read. I loved that Moses was very clever and always had the right things to say to people. I appreciated the fact that Jason was kind to people and understood them. He respected them and always talked politely to them. I must say, this book was exceptionally well edited, as I didn't find any errors in the book.
Although I would have loved for Jason to have had more conversations with Charles and get to meet Moses and draw knowledge from him, it still doesn't affect my judgment of the book. Therefore, I rate this book four out of four stars. I enjoyed this one, and in consideration of the positive aspects I mentioned, I did not see any reason to remove a star from my rating. I personally appreciated the fact that it didn't contain any errors.
I recommend this book to adults and teenagers, as it would be educative to them.
Vivian Stones, Online Book Club.
He soon gets company from one of the regulars, Moses, while he is sitting alone at the pub. He has conversations about life and purpose with him. He soon gets to ponder these things. His life begins to change, from first asking the elevator girl, Colleen, out to getting promoted and also needing to keep his sanity and dignity intact because of the nature of his work. Do you think all will be well with him?
The Last Bachelor of Ales by Peter T. Elliott is a wonderful read. There are so many lessons to be learned. I liked how relatable the characters were in the book. Peter T Elliott did an excellent job on the characterization in the book. The friendship between Jason, Colleen, Moses, and Maria didn't go unnoticed. The dialogue between the characters was very clever, and the advice Moses gave to everyone coming across him was mesmerizing. The kindness of the characters with each other was one to be reckoned with. Certainly, Peter T. Elliott did an excellent job on the characters.
I loved everything about this novel. The pace was perfect. The conversations the characters had with each other were beautiful. Jason's desire to live a faithful and honest life was something I related with. His respect for Colleen and everyone around him was really beautiful to read. I loved that Moses was very clever and always had the right things to say to people. I appreciated the fact that Jason was kind to people and understood them. He respected them and always talked politely to them. I must say, this book was exceptionally well edited, as I didn't find any errors in the book.
Although I would have loved for Jason to have had more conversations with Charles and get to meet Moses and draw knowledge from him, it still doesn't affect my judgment of the book. Therefore, I rate this book four out of four stars. I enjoyed this one, and in consideration of the positive aspects I mentioned, I did not see any reason to remove a star from my rating. I personally appreciated the fact that it didn't contain any errors.
I recommend this book to adults and teenagers, as it would be educative to them.
Vivian Stones, Online Book Club.
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The Last Bachelor of Ales:
JP sets a meeting with Jason that never occurs. - Fr.V.H.
Tenth floor becomes fifteenth. - P.E.
...the option not to do it... page 280 - P.E.
Tenth floor becomes fifteenth. - P.E.
...the option not to do it... page 280 - P.E.
Excerpts
The Last Bachelor
Jason Johnstone’s text went unanswered. The Bachelors of Ales, born in an alcoholic haze six years ago would not pass any resolutions tonight. Jason couldn’t decide whether to stay or leave as he thought about the society’s first resolution: “This society will take hours instead of minutes, from six p.m. until closing, to be precise.” One brother was absent from that first meeting and one was present for what Jason guessed may be the last. So much for the oath each bachelor had sworn: “I will remain a BA in spite of my pending PhD and in spite of any spouse I may attain. I will attend all weekly meetings and participate actively in all raucous behaviour and lewd discussions. So help me, Dionysus.” In truth, their meetings at The Tinker’s Table pub were never raucous and not particularly lewd; earth’s ills were discussed frivolously and remedied with ludicrous resolutions. Much despair was avoided at the expense of serious enquiry—puns being much preferable to solutions.
Over the years, members left to further their careers or tend their families, but Jason and Charles had remained steadfast. Now baby Linda was driving a deadly spike into the heart of the society; a newborn daughter was taking precedence over a freshly tapped pint. His text remained unanswered. Jason, very sombrely, drained the last of his lager and silently presented his motion, “Let it be resolved that the Bachelors of Ales be dissolved.” It was time to leave.
Then things went from bad to worse. A tall, shoulder-length grey-haired, full-bearded man in a long tattered coat, with patches over patches, a pint of ale in each hand, was barring his exit. It was the old man who always sat in the corner by himself.
“Name’s Moses,” he said. “Can I join you?”
Over the years, members left to further their careers or tend their families, but Jason and Charles had remained steadfast. Now baby Linda was driving a deadly spike into the heart of the society; a newborn daughter was taking precedence over a freshly tapped pint. His text remained unanswered. Jason, very sombrely, drained the last of his lager and silently presented his motion, “Let it be resolved that the Bachelors of Ales be dissolved.” It was time to leave.
Then things went from bad to worse. A tall, shoulder-length grey-haired, full-bearded man in a long tattered coat, with patches over patches, a pint of ale in each hand, was barring his exit. It was the old man who always sat in the corner by himself.
“Name’s Moses,” he said. “Can I join you?”
The Victim's Song
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Down, down to the bitter dregs
Where high and mighty prowl at night I prance about and bare my legs, Sad, ogling men to delight. They care less for what I know They’re only there for what I show. As first light reveals the day I venture on to Ivory Tower; Teachers there reveal a way To leave my past, find my power. My tests and papers surely show To value me for what I know. |
Back each night I face my fate;
Just a toy, I bump and grind Lustful lurid minds to sate Until my past I can unbind. I’m stuck in here and I know To these pigs I’m just a show. How long, how long will it be? I study hard and read my books Certain they will set me free, Make me more than just my looks. A part of me I have to show; The part of me I shouldn’t know. |
You, dear uncle, put me here!
They trusted you when truth was mine. Distressed, betrayed, a single tear Weren’t enough, they missed the sign. A daughter that they didn’t know A truth so plain just couldn’t show. A man they dealt with every day? Deny his guilt, his lies believe! A daughter, close, yet far away? Cast off, cast off, leave her to grieve. Console her not but to him show His truth, not hers, you will know. |
The time will come, pray it be soon,
When you will face a price that’s high; The pipes will play a different tune! At last note you will wish to die. But live you will and come to know That I, at last, the truth did show. |