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The Banks of Certain Rivers

The Banks of Certain Rivers by Jon Harrison

Paperback, 366 pages
Publication date: September 23rd 2014 by Lake Union Publishing
(first published as e-book March 19th 2013)

In the lakeside resort town of Port Manitou, Michigan, dedicated teacher and running coach Neil Kazenzakis shoulders responsibilities that would break a lesser man: a tragic accident has left his wife seriously debilitated, he cares for his mother-in-law who suffers from dementia, and he’s raising his teenage son, Chris, on his own. On top of all that, he’s also secretly been seeing Lauren, his mother-in-law’s caregiver.

When Neil breaks up a fight one day after school, he doesn't give the altercation much thought. He’s got bigger issues on his mind, like the fact that Lauren is ready for a commitment and he has to figure out a way to tell Chris that he’s in a serious relationship with someone other than the boy’s mother. But when an anonymous person uploads a video of the fight to YouTube, the stunning footage suggests Neil assaulted a student. With his job, his family, and his reputation suddenly in jeopardy, Neil must prove his innocence and win back the trust of the entire community—including his son’s.

Jon Harrison’s The Banks of Certain Rivers is a powerful tale of family, loss, and the meaning of love.

My thoughts about The Banks of Certain Rivers ~~
(originally posted April 13, 2013)

This is a story that grabbed me from the prologue. I love when that happens! I just couldn't read this book fast enough. This is a very well written story and I immediately cared for the characters. Neil is a school teacher who really cares about his students and his family. There are troubled times on the horizon for everyone but the reader really is rooting for the good to overcome the bad.

This story has it all, enough variety to keep everyone happy. Let's see, there's tragedy, family bonds, love, drama, action, suspense. Something there interest you? I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a fast-paced read with great storylines and fabulous writing.

This book is Jon's first novel but it reads like an experienced novelist's work. I can hardly wait to see what he writes next!

It is soooo good!

About the author

A native of the Midwest, Jon Harrison currently lives with his dog, Jasper in the Northern Rockies. When not writing, he enjoys skiing, running, and climbing. The Banks of Certain Rivers is his first novel.

Connect with Jon

  Author Website | Book Website | Goodreads | Facebook

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The Banks of Certain Rivers by Jon Harrison

Neil Kazenzakis is barely holding his life together: ever since an accident left his wife profoundly disabled, he's been doing his best as a single dad and popular high school teacher. He's also been dealing with Lauren Downey, his sort-of girlfriend of the past two years who's pushing for a commitment—and for Neil to finally tell his son Christopher about their secret relationship.

Neil's carefully balanced world begins to fall apart when some questionable footage of him is anonymously posted to YouTube...just as Chris learns about Lauren in the worst possible way. Doubting his own recollection of the events in the online video and threatened with the loss of his job and the ability to care for his wife, Neil must find a way to prove the truth to his family, his community, and himself as he struggles to regain the splintered trust of his son.

Heartbreaking, poignant, and written with devastating humor and warmth, The Banks of Certain Rivers is a shattering story of memory, loss, and just how far a man will go to show the people closest to him the meaning of love. ~~ synopsis from Goodreads

My thoughts about The Banks of Certain Rivers ~~

This is a story that grabbed me from the prologue. I love when that happens! I just couldn't read this book fast enough. This is a very well written story and I immediately cared for the characters. Neil is a school teacher who really cares about his students and his family. There are troubled times on the horizon for everyone but the reader really is rooting for the good to overcome the bad.

This story has it all, enough variety to keep everyone happy. Let's see, there's tragedy, family bonds, love, drama, action, suspense. Something there interest you? I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a fast-paced read with great storylines and fabulous writing.

This book is Jon's first novel but it reads like an experienced novelist's work. I can hardly wait to see what he writes next!

It is soooo good!

About the author

A native of the Midwest, Jon Harrison currently lives with his dog, Jasper in the Northern Rockies. When not writing, he enjoys skiing, running, and climbing. The Banks of Certain Rivers is his first novel.

Connect with Jon

Website | Goodreads | Facebook | Amazon

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WWW Wednesdays ~ April 10, 2013

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What are you currently reading?

Reckless Abandon by Jenn Flynn-Shon
Reading this for CLP Blog Tours. My thoughts will be posted on Monday.

Stuck With a Stiff by D.D Scott and David Slegg
(audio-book)
Still drivin' and listenin'

What did you recently finish reading?

The Banks of Certain Rivers by Jon Harrison

This book was brought to my attention by one of my fav authors, Catherine McKenzie. She loved it and that was good enough for me. I loved it too! My thoughts will be posted soon. You can get a Kindle copy from Amazon for $.99, for a limited time!

For Internal Use Only by Cari Kamm
What a fun read! You can read my thoughts here.
I have a giveaway going on until April 20
for 2 copies of this fabulous read!

What do you think you will read next?

The Lake, the River & the Other Lake by Steve Amick  
This is for one of my book groups. Not too excited about it. Have you read it? Know anything about it? 

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I am reading this book right now and if I wouldn't have had so many family things going on this past weekend, I would have devoured this book!

It is soooo good!

And it is on sale right now
on Amazon for only $.99!

This sale is good until April 14th
so get it while you can!

Click here to purchase from Amazon

Neil Kazenzakis is barely holding his life together: ever since an accident left his wife profoundly disabled, he's been doing his best as a single dad and popular high school teacher. He's also been dealing with Lauren Downey, his sort-of girlfriend of the past two years who's pushing for a commitment—and for Neil to finally tell his son Christopher about their secret relationship.

Neil's carefully balanced world begins to fall apart when some questionable footage of him is anonymously posted to YouTube...just as Chris learns about Lauren in the worst possible way. Doubting his own recollection of the events in the online video and threatened with the loss of his job and the ability to care for his wife, Neil must find a way to prove the truth to his family, his community, and himself as he struggles to regain the splintered trust of his son.

Heartbreaking, poignant, and written with devastating humor and warmth, The Banks of Certain Rivers is a shattering story of memory, loss, and just how far a man will go to show the people closest to him the meaning of love.

"Jon Harrison's debut The Banks of Certain Rivers is a jewel-box of a novel. Tracing the limits of one man's love (and self-knowledge) with humor and drama, Harrison breathes life into Neil Kazenzakis and his struggles with such grace that the reader feels like she knows him. Elegant, poignant, and page-turning."—Katherine Howe, New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane.

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WWW Wednesdays April 3, 2013

WWW Wednesdays is hosted by Should Be Reading

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• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

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What are you currently reading?

For Internal Use Only by Cari Kamm
What a fun read! My thoughts will be posted on Friday.

Stuck With a Stiff by D.D Scott and David Slegg
(audio-book)

What did you recently finish reading?

Pursuing the Times by Lauren Baralz-Logsted

Loved it! My thoughts were posted yesterday and you can read them here.

What do you think you will read next?

The Banks of Certain Rivers by Jon Harrison
This book was brought to my attention by one of my fav authors, Catherine McKenzie. She loves it and that's good enough for me. I can't wait to get started!

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