L'écriture de Jacob M. Appel se caractérise par son exploration de la psyché humaine, abordant des thèmes profonds avec une voix narrative distinctive. Ses contributions littéraires ont obtenu une reconnaissance significative, soulignant sa capacité à créer des récits captivants qui résonnent profondément auprès des lecteurs. La formation académique diversifiée d'Appel, couvrant des domaines tels que la médecine et le droit, informe probablement les perspectives uniques et les explorations complexes que l'on retrouve dans ses œuvres littéraires.
A couple adopt a depressed hedgehog; a mother is seduced by the father of her daughter's imaginary friend; a man kidnap's his ex-wife's turtle. In eight tragicomic stories, Einstein's Beach House features ordinary men and women rising to life's extraordinary challenges.
Eclectic characters navigate everyday situations in this collection of poems, highlighting moments such as a sister's second wedding and trick-or-treating with a son. The work delves into uncomfortable truths about social norms, featuring encounters with a critical former teacher and reflections on Holocaust memories. With a blend of humor, wit, and keen observation, the poems challenge conventional perceptions, making this collection both insightful and thought-provoking. It was a finalist for the 2017 Able Muse Book Award.
Drawing upon the author's two decades teaching medical ethics, as well as his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this profound and addictive little book offers up challenging ethical dilemmas and asks readers, What would you do?