About this ebook
Widower Bob Johnson, with three grown children, is clueless about what the future holds for him. He only knows that he was happily married for almost thirty years and is dubious even thinking about a second relationship, fearing that it would lead to disappointment because he would always be comparing the new women to his deceased beloved. Buried in loneliness, he becomes heavily involved in volunteer work and begins to imbibe a bit too much in self-pity and alcohol.
This story of love and internal conflict takes place amid the wonderfully complex, yet beautiful, sometimes tragic, life in Haiti. Guidance comes from two unlikely friendships...a Voudoun priest and a Haitian engineer. Fates intervention in the relationship is best capsulated by the Voudoun, who says, God works in strange and mysterious ways.
As with all of Jims novels, Sins of Pearl is written to entertain. Hopefully, the reader will laugh a little, cry a little, and think a little. Its clash of cultures and comparisons of religious doctrine may cause some to think, which is good.
About the author
Jim was born in rural Florida in the mid-thirties. After serving in the infantry in Korea, he graduated from the University of Florida College of Engineering. He first retired from professional engineering in 1985, but has twice been enticed to return to the work force. He retired for the third, and last, time in October, 2001, but is still active on special projects. He and his wife, Jean, travel extensively, and frequently stay in private homes. Jim, using his laptop, takes notes to use in pursuit of his avocation - writing. Jim remains active in his community. He has served with many community organizations, most notably the Sarasota Education Foundation. He is an active Rotarian, www.rotary6960.org, http://sarasotarotary.org is a Paul Harris Fellow several times over, has recently completed a Rotary project in Haiti, and will be the Governor for Rotary District 6960 in the Rotary Year 2003-2004. A minimum of 25 percent of the profit from Jim 's books goes to Rotary projects local and International, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, North United Methodist Church, and the University of Florida. A minimum of 25% of the profits from Sins of Pearl will be used for the Caribbean Initiative, with special emphasis on projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
