books by Jackson Tippett McCrae (accident children picture)

books by Jackson Tippett McCrae

books:

Katzenjammer: Soon To Be A Major Motion Picture

13 reviews
Jackson Tippett McCrae

Enolam Group Inc, 2005

Great and fun book!
I can't seem to get over how great this book is. The story--just incredible, with twists and turns all over the place. Great pacing, great writing, great storytelling, and above all----great fun! Laugh-out-loud in places, and cynical and sarcastic in the next. I was reminded of the humor that you mind find on the TV show "House"---you know, the sarcastic hospital administrator? Something like ...

The Children's Corner

6 reviews
Jackson Tippett McCrae

Enolam Group, 2004

Masterful storytelling that makes sense
You must buy this book, if for nothing else, the story titled "Christmas Comes but Once a Year." It's about a writer who lives in New York and receives, each year, one of those cheesy Christmas letters from the relatives in the Midwest-you know the ones I'm talking about: they go on and on about the kids, what everyone had for dinner, who is in the hospital and are generally a boring yearly ...

Barring Some Unforeseen Accident

1 review
Jackson Tippett McCrae

Leo Press, 2008

A Tasty Treat
Barring Some Unforeseen Accident is a fun, tongue-in-cheek romp. At the same time, deeper issues are raised: racism, homophobia, and the consequences of backbiting small mindedness and downright meanness. It seems odd to use the word "haunting" about a book that is largely a farce (think verbal slap-stick), but in the end it is both haunting and touching, though with humor throughout (and if you ...

The Bark of the Dogwood: A Tour of Southern Homes and Gardens

59 reviews
Jackson Tippett McCrae

Enolam Group Inc, 2005

Visceral
It's been a long time since I finished a book and all I could think was "WOW". I believe I recall seeing somewhere that this is the author's first book. What I don't understand is why it was not/has not been touted by the literary powers and critics. I just "stumbled" onto it while surfing through Amazon one day--never having heard of it or the author...!? Sure, it has its share of literary ...