The Second Life of Marty Pierson: A Novel
Stanley L. Witkin
Stanley L. Witkin, MSSW, Ph.D is a distinguished scholar and writer who seamlessly bridges the worlds of academia and literary fiction. With a background in social work and a career dedicated to thought-provoking inquiry, his novels explore the same deep human complexities as his academic research. Through his novels, he invites readers into narratives that are emotionally resonant and intellectually stimulating. When Stanley is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his spouse, Frannie Joseph, and their precocious golden doodle, Saige, watching basketball (Go Hoos!), movies, listening to music, walking, laughing, thinking about his next book, and enjoying life in midcoast Maine.
Contact: slwitkin@gmail.com
Stanley L. Witkin, MSSW, Ph.D is a distinguished scholar and writer who seamlessly bridges the worlds of academia and literary fiction. With a background in social work and a career dedicated to thought-provoking inquiry, his novels explore the same deep human complexities as his academic research. Through his novels, he invites readers into narratives that are emotionally resonant and intellectually stimulating. When Stanley is not writing,...
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How do you rebuild a life shattered without warning?
The sudden death of Marty Pierson’s beloved wife leaves him lost and mired in paralyzing grief. In desperation, he turns to an unconventional source for guidance—and slowly begins finding his way back to the world.
After resuming his psychotherapy practice, Marty encounters a client who has...
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How do you rebuild a life shattered without warning? For clinical psychologist Marty Pierson, the sudden demise of his wife leaves him heartbroken and lost. Slowly, with the assistance of others, he begins finding his way back to the semblance of a functional life—until a startling disclosure plunges him into a maelstrom of grief, anger, and...
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For retired professor, Lenny Isaacson, daily life has become predictable: walking his dog, reminiscing, and grappling with questions of living and dying. He longs for something more. But as the saying goes, be careful what you wish for.
Things begin to change when he encounters an enigmatic street person who keeps showing up in different guises....
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