ABERDEEN NEWS — Aberdeen-resident Michael Brown, the successful author of the two Namaste Publishing Inc. books, The Presence Process and Alchemy of the Heart, have recently released his newest offering - his first novella - Cat Tales for Mariette: An Unexpected Friendship on the Camdeboo Plains of South Africa.
The book, which is available for purchase online at www.amazon.com, is set in the dusty Karoo semi-desert town of Aberdeen. Cat Tales for Mariette tells of the unexpected friendship between Michael Brown and Mariette van Wyk.
Brown narrates the story of how he is coerced by a well-meaning local to visit one of the town's residents who is dying of cancer in the local hospital.
Brown reluctantly agrees to a one-time visit, which becomes daily. Within the sterile clinical environment and strained emotional circumstances, the two discover not only friendship but that each has something important to the other.
As his visits unfold, the two bond over tea, cookies and Brown's sharing of his numerous life-changing personal encounters with cats. The telling of these cat stories gently brings resolution to aspects of both their pasts, as well as comfort and insight to Van Wyk as she faces death.
Those wishing to find out more, or would like to get a copy of this book can visit www.amazon.com or alternatively go to Bown's website www.thepresenceprocessportal.com
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