The Meaning
This book is a collection of poetic tales which are influenced by my own experiences and those of others I have known. These tales are meant to identify the source of problematic adult issues and how they continue to affect relationships throughout life. In the end, the tales express a spiritual quest and longing to be redeemed from these horrid relational experiences.
The Process
When I started to create the painting “Tales from the Crib“, I originally intended to illustrate childhood issues which first start with parents or caregivers. I seem to always revert back to my spiritual and psycological understanding of where human relational issues truly start. It always amazed me how lost and vulnerable I had become as an adult in the wilderness of my childhood issues out in the world. This is represeted by the jungle-type scene under the crib, with a roaring leopard in the underbrush, waiting to devour me when I am oblivious to his presence.
How to Order the Book
The book can be ordered from Amazon, and it is available in two formats: eBook and Paperback. Both formats include color images (unless you have a black and white Kindle display) on many pages.
You can order the book in the format you desire by clicking one of the choices below.
 | Kindle eBook Format * Includes images although the text doesn’t wrap around them. * Using a black background to view the images is recommended. * It is best read on a tablet in landscape mode. |
| Paperback Format * Size: 6 x 9 * High quality images on high quality paper. |
Pull Quotes and Images
Here are various quotes and images that you will find throughout the book.
The Dark Cloud
“Just what is this dark cloud and what does it do? How does it affect these innocent children which disorts reality and all that is true?” — Prelude
Len and the Jack
“Len loved to crank his jack in the box; this happened day and night. But each time he did this, out came a demon of fright.” — Chapter 1
“Often things happened at night that stirred his father’s rage. Len tried to escape his crib like an animal trapped in a cage.” — Chapter 1