Paul Beach

Eden Be Damned Paul Beach

Eden Be Damned is a compilation of irregular poetry and short stories aimed at younger readers. Throughout the book the author examines the assumed difference and separation between man, nature, and god and questions the validity of those assumptions. While this book is aimed at younger readers and attempts to speak to them in a youthful voice, heart, and perspective, it is a combination of personal history for, and of, children of all ages. The stories and verse are intended to be spoken aloud not read in silence. The author believes that silence hinders self examination. The rhythm and tambour of spoken verse forces a kind of admission that helps promote a more open form of examination.