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WALDEN, the first publication of Conversari House, is now available in trade paperback. 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. 5% of the sale of each book goes directly to charity. Click here to see the recipient of this quarter's donation. Stop by your favorite bookstore to pick up your copy or order online today: Praise for WALDEN:
- 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] - C.B. Smith, 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, "[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 (Villanova University) "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 (Jacksonville State University) 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 (Syracuse University) "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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Extracuricular Activities: FREE THE FROGS! Download the BIOLOGY chapter of WALDEN. Download a WALDEN book group conversation starter. Sign up to receive WALDEN news. Discover the cover by Steven Pinker.
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