"Compact, earnest, and absorbing." - Kirkus Reviews
"Humane, harrowing stories of a life facing violence and danger." - Booklife.com "The stories absolutely move." - Publishers WeeklyThe BookLife Prize Review:
Plot/Idea: Berry shares snippets of his childhood through adulthood, recollections that, at times, are intensely honest and vulnerable. He embeds a life lesson in each of his dispensed memories-a collection that will speak to readers who appreciate simple, but crucial, aha moments.
Prose: Berry writes with a cinematic flair, crafting scenes that are stunningly vivid and lifelike. His down-to-earth style pairs well with his straightforward wisdom.
Originality: The distinction of Berry’s memoir lies in his skillful storytelling; his adventures are rendered clearly, with an animated spirit that infuses the book with incredible energy.
Character/Execution: This memoir is well-structured and easy to digest. Berry’s reminiscences resonate, offering insight alongside vibrant tokens of his intriguing past experiences.
About: If you’ve ever been bullied and wondered how you could better handle those situations, this book is for you.If you wrestle with difficult family dynamics, this book is for you.
If you’re ready to laugh out loud, this book is you. Stories That Move is a collection of compelling, raw tales that document the author’s journey. From the first page to the last, you’ll be drawn into the human experience at a depth few authors are able to traverse. And in so doing, you’ll discover things about yourself.
This book is like a power-up, it’s filled with experiences, truth, and emotion. And like life, we can’t predict what will be on the next page. As you read you’ll be pushed, you’ll feel empowered, you’ll see your own journey in a new light. And after you’ve reached the end, you’ll find that you’ve grown. In understanding, love, trust, and forgiveness. The humanity revealed in each of these stories will give you a deeper view into yourself.
What People Are Saying:
"These stories belong beside the most prolific writers of our time. This is worthy of the New Yorker" Jim S.
"Reading his work draws me into something unexpected and profound." Susan L."Well, he made me cry, so that’s mission accomplished" Penn J.
"A truly unique book filled with tons of short stories with meaningful messages. I could not stop reading it! It is truly a wonderful book filled with short relatable stories that are about everything we experience in life...and more than some experience! The author is raw and does not hold back from telling some of his most personal experiences that you are sure to relate to in one way or another. You won’t want to stop reading it! Get it now! You are going to love it!" Rick If you enjoy memoir, short stories, first person accounts, psychology, philosophy, or want a thought provoking title for your next book club, "Stories That Move" is a great choice.