Left In Philadelphia
About
Follow Eli Greene, a self-proclaimed expert on everything involving life, through a journey of life’s many experiences. There are lessons to be learned and feelings to be familiarized with and mastered, and Eli walks us through the simplicity of it all. Eli and Diana, siblings by blood, take a bold and last-minute trip to their family cabin in an attempt to escape from their lives, but fate may find that they discover themselves instead. Read along as Eli introspectively reflects on a family, love, and soul journey.
The reader may find themselves angry and emotionally unstable at times, but embracing those feelings and accepting them as their own is what this novel asks us all to do- to find ourselves within Eli Greene and accept life as it truly is.
In an attempt to show the history in conjunction with the inner workings of an absurdist's mind that causes their view to take hold, Spencer Virden transports you back and forth between Eli's childhood formative years and adult life. Take a front-row seat to witness the reason behind why Eli is the way Eli is.
Meet the Author
At the time of publication, Spencer Virden holds his bachelor's degree in English and Secondary Education from Central Washington University and his Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics with a focus in Bilingual Studies from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is a high school educator in Washington state and enjoys writing in his free time. Virden has always found writing as a way of escape and a chance to speak the words that others only think in their minds by putting them down onto the page.
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Left in Philadelphia is a quiet triumph—a deeply introspective and evocative exploration of the human condition. Spencer Virden crafts a narrative that unfolds through the eyes of Eli Gunderson, a man whose seemingly ordinary life is imbued with extraordinary depth and meaning. Through a series of fragmented memories and reflections, Virden draws readers into Eli's world, where love, loss, and the search for purpose intersect in profoundly relatable ways.
What sets this novel apart is its ability to transform the mundane into something deeply moving. Virden's prose is both poetic and precise, painting vivid emotional landscapes while leaving space for readers to insert their own interpretations. The story’s exploration of themes like identity, emotional vulnerability, and the unpredictable nature of life is tenderly handled, offering a narrative that feels both personal and universal.
Eli’s journey of quiet self-discovery and acceptance will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their place in the world. Left in Philadelphia invites readers to embrace life’s imperfections, to find beauty in its quiet moments, and to reflect on what it means to truly live. This is a novel that lingers, urging you to turn its pages in your mind long after you’ve read the last one.
A poignant, reflective, and achingly human story, Left in Philadelphia is an unforgettable debut that cements Spencer Virden as a writer to watch.
–Reprospace Editorial Reviews™
