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Written by Michael T. Dolan,
WALDEN deconstructs higher education, the struggle for
individualism, and the parade of conformity in one fell swoop of
a very sharp pen. In the tradition of the great "angry young
men" novels, WALDEN presents a humorous, shocking
and thoroughly modern take on a young man's struggle for self. Tucked
into one day, you’ll find the grand themes of love and death,
revolution and freedom, hope and enlightenment. And you’ll
find the Who and the Stones, back before they were doing Hummer
commercials, CSI theme songs, and Microsoft jingles. Grab a beer,
grab a frog . . . and join the revolution that is WALDEN.
WALDEN
by Michael T. Dolan.
136 pages, trade paperback.
ISBN 0-9779379-0-9
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"A Main Line Today Must.
In his first novel, West Chester's Michael T. Dolan cleverly
conveys the college experience - especially those first hours
when you're bracing yourself for 'the roommate.' Satirical,
tragic and poignant, the coming-of-age story of Walden XVI,
a student struggling to find his identity, makes the perfect
stocking stuffer for any college freshman." -
Main Line Today (November 2006)
"Walden is a coming of age tale like none preceding
it. Told with a wit, style and panache of a born satirist, Dolan
offers a tale neatly rolled and bundled in a gestalt of life’s
manifold sorrows and joys... Visit the world of Walden
in this marvelous story served up by Michael Dolan. It is a
visit you will not regret." [read
full review here] - Mad Hatters' Review
“WALDEN is a
story about the seamier side of campus life, a life far removed
from the smiling faces on the college brochures. Mike Dolan has
crafted a powerful and evocative story, full of anger, frustration
and misdirected emotion, about a young man caught up in the anonymous
and soul-crushing world of the educational system. Should be required
reading for all college freshmen.” - Iain Levison, author
of A Working Stiff's Manifesto
"[Dolan's] passion jumps out of the pages of his premiere
novel, leaving the reader wanting more...Dolan's skillful way
of describing a typical college campus, "frat" guys
and the awkward first roommates allows the message of the book
to apply to any college or university student. It is a must-read
for any current student or recent grad." [read
full review here] - The Villanovan
"If there was ever a story of a predetermined path with
no thought of how the actual person would respond, Walden
is it...Walden has more twists and turns than a roller
coaster..." [read
full review here] - The Chanticleer
4 STARS! "Walden entertainingly explores how one student ignores
the typical route of acceptance, and leads his own personal
uprising against his university and family...Its pages are filled
with action." [read
full review here] - Daily Orange
"Not only will college students indentify with Walden,
but readers of all ages will, too, as it communicates the universal
struggle toward the individual... Dolan has created an ideal
read for a diverse audience connected by this common search."
- Villanova Magazine
"...a young man's coming of age... is told like none
preceding it with a shocking ending that no one could have
anticipated...Walden is an easy-read and truly enjoyable book.
It is comedic, although the situations aren't. The book's
emotions and themes are very relatable..." [read
full review here] - The Daily Campus
"With a cynical personality that rivals Holden Caulfield,
Walden destroys his father's expectations... Is the pressure
too much for Walden? ... One thing is for sure: Walden surely
isn't passing on the family moniker." [read
full review here] - The Eastern Echo
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