Sisyphus Wins edition by Jerry Fabyanic Literature Fiction eBooks
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Sisyphus Wins A novel about self-acceptance, forgiveness, and triumph
Can you be who you authentically are and still be accepted by those most important to you?
Jonathan Slovanco finds comfort and safety both in his large family that has been traumatized due to a devastating tragedy and in the Catholic Church. But as he matures, he realizes that a fundamental difference between him and other boys may alienate him from everything and everyone he holds dear.
When he is confronted with the cold truth that he is on his own, Jonathan is faced with the decision whether to leave his family and friends and his church to uncover the truth of his being. During that struggle, he realizes that his journey is his to walk and that only he can resolve the conflicts he faces with himself, his family, society, and his church. It is only in the realm of nature that he finds himself at peace.
As a teacher of American literature, Jonathan teaches his students that great works of fiction are “more true” than non-fiction because they deal with universal truths. It is in them, particularly in the story of the “unconquering whale,” Moby Dick, he is able to sort out and make sense of the conflicting aspects of his life.
It is, thus, in those works and in nature that Jonathan begins to find his truth and to discover his innate courage.
For Jonathan, coming to self-acceptance is difficult enough. Coupling that with the courage needed to reveal his genuine self to his family feels like a Sisyphean effort.
What you don’t talk about can hold you back . . . and what you come to accept can set you free.
Sisyphus Wins edition by Jerry Fabyanic Literature Fiction eBooks
I am an older gay man who also grew up in a very catholic family during the fifties and sixties, and who struggled for years trying to rid himself of his true sexual identity. After 43 years in a committed and loving gay relationship, I have finally fully accepted who am and love the gift of my homosexuality. I enjoyed reading "Sisyphus Wins" more than any coming out story that I have ever read. I would encourage any LGBTQ person to read it. Everyone's journey is different, but there is such tremendous depth in this novel that any LGBTQ person will find something with which to identify. Those who are heterosexual will also learn so much by sharing in Jonathan's journey. After putting the book down, most will seriously question why so many people in society and church are still putting obstacles in the way of LGBTQ individuals in their search for wholeness and acceptance. Thank you, Jerry, for being so honest, perceptive, and insightful with Jonathan's life adventure.Product details
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Sisyphus Wins edition by Jerry Fabyanic Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Well written with excellent character development. I liked the book and wish I could give more stars, however, it was a difficult read for me personally, maybe a bit too serious and somber for the mood I was in, maybe I'll give it another listen during the Summer. Note the narrator did a wonderful job!
Beautifully written and well done. If you like reading coming out stories than you'll like this. Wonderful character development. Definitely recommend this one.
The narrator did a wonderful job. Very enjoyable.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
"Coming of age" is a transition that marks the change from child to adult. In many cultures, such as the Massai or the Apache, this change happens in a fashion clearly defined by ritual. In modern western cultures, this transition from child to adult presents as a segue with ill-defined starts and stops. In Sisyphus Wins, Jerry Fabyanic introduces us to Jonathan Slovanco. Spinning together threads that connect Jonathan's family, church, and sexual sense of self, Fabyanic captures the struggle as Jonathan's role changes from child to adult. As Jonathan gains self-awareness, it's clear why Sisyphus wins and "...the judgment of the gods is overturned." This book is an excellent read for anyone facing a mountain, daring to get a stone to the top.
This book was really out of my wheelhouse; first, in not understanding the title right away, as well as the level at which the author speaks. He is extremely educated and well-spoken. At first, the religious references were hard to understand, as I am not religious in any way, yet as I made my way through each chapter, I realize exactly why the author was so detailed in his religious references. It becomes obvious just how much one's mind can be constricted to other possibilities, when we only know one way of thinking. Well worth reading for anyone struggling with a "mountain" (not just for LGBTQ readers). Well written, eye-opening, sad, and triumphant.
Complete trash as a novel or an attempt to be a piece of literature. Don't waste your time or money on this book...complete nonsense. The novel should be titled Sisyphus Loses. Poor attempt to justify one's life-style.
Who was Sisyphus? He was a Greek king who was condemned to repeatedly roll a heavy rock up a hill in Hades only to have it roll down again as it neared the top. In SISYPHUS WINS, a newly published novel, the protagonist, Jonathan, is continually plagued by modern day taunts, bullies, society, and siblings as he struggles to “find himself” in a strict Catholic family. It is a coming of age story that is funny, tragic, honest, thoughtful, inspirational and emotional as Jonathan wrestles with the challenges of being “different” in the ‘50s, ‘60s and beyond. Jerry Fabyanic, the author and retired teacher, cites history, the Bible and mythology in this tale, not only of survival, but of the triumph of love, perseverance, friendship and pride. A must-read for modern adults!
This is a beautiful story. I love it. It took me a while to write about it. I definitely cry every time I read it. Everyone needs to read this. I have believed in this book for a long time. I realize how frightening it is to put your story out there for everyone one to critic. This author is an amazing man.
I am an older gay man who also grew up in a very catholic family during the fifties and sixties, and who struggled for years trying to rid himself of his true sexual identity. After 43 years in a committed and loving gay relationship, I have finally fully accepted who am and love the gift of my homosexuality. I enjoyed reading "Sisyphus Wins" more than any coming out story that I have ever read. I would encourage any LGBTQ person to read it. Everyone's journey is different, but there is such tremendous depth in this novel that any LGBTQ person will find something with which to identify. Those who are heterosexual will also learn so much by sharing in Jonathan's journey. After putting the book down, most will seriously question why so many people in society and church are still putting obstacles in the way of LGBTQ individuals in their search for wholeness and acceptance. Thank you, Jerry, for being so honest, perceptive, and insightful with Jonathan's life adventure.
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