Barney Roper, in his early 70s, has been on a quest since his retirement. It has taken him to the Far East and back and still he remains puzzled as to what he should be doing with this 3rd age of his life. In A SINGLE STEP he first plunges into working at his local hospice, but leaves to go to West Africa in pursuit of answers to how a man shall live.
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By Eric Little
Format:Paperback
The best thing about 'A Single Step' is the author's determination to give an accurate account of the locale of his story. This is the last volume of Terry Oliver's 'third age' trilogy, novels that follow the exploits of Barney Roper who is exploring this third stage of his life. Two previous books recounted Barney's search for fulfillment, first in Vancouver and London, then in a second volume, an attempt to explore the teachings of Buddha while trekking through China and Tibet. Both books drew on the author's extensive travels.
This time out Barney, in his early 70's and living a comfortable life in the London area, determines to travel through West Africa to locate his youngest daughter who has been caught up in the aftermath of the conflict that devastated the region in the 1990s. As in his two earlier books Oliver has crafted this story carefully after having traveled extensively through the area in order to document the conditions he inserts into his story. The special difficulties of traveling through a war ravaged Sierra Leone are detailed as he continues his search. His characters are all well drawn and add immeasurably to the enjoyment of the book. The result is a story that I found to be both thought provoking and authentic in its detail.
Highly recommended for all readers, but especially for those whose passion is armchair travel.
This time out Barney, in his early 70's and living a comfortable life in the London area, determines to travel through West Africa to locate his youngest daughter who has been caught up in the aftermath of the conflict that devastated the region in the 1990s. As in his two earlier books Oliver has crafted this story carefully after having traveled extensively through the area in order to document the conditions he inserts into his story. The special difficulties of traveling through a war ravaged Sierra Leone are detailed as he continues his search. His characters are all well drawn and add immeasurably to the enjoyment of the book. The result is a story that I found to be both thought provoking and authentic in its detail.
Highly recommended for all readers, but especially for those whose passion is armchair travel.
Format:Paperback
I have enjoyed all three novels in Terry Oliver's 3rd age trilogy. This third installment, A Single Step, was especially interesting. He deftly weaves the life of his main character, Barney Roper, into the lives of his other characters in Southern England. He then involves us in the search for his daughter who had become involved with an orphanage in the war torn areas of Gambia and Sierra Leone. The description of the inhabitants and events of West Africa were fascinating. He recounts the difficulties faced by the local people after the civil war as well as the huge problems in traveling through those war-torn areas.
Mr. Oliver's special skill is in the careful development of his characters. He brings them to life and gives them reality and warmth.
Mr. Oliver's special skill is in the careful development of his characters. He brings them to life and gives them reality and warmth.
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By Mary Pitchford
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I have enjoyed all three novels in Terry Oliver's 3rd age trilogy. This third installment, A Single Step, was especially interesting. He deftly weaves the life of his main character, Barney Roper, into the lives of his other characters in Southern England. He then involves us in the search for his daughter who had become involved with an orphanage in the war torn areas of Gambia and Sierra Leone. The description of the inhabitants and events of West Africa were fascinating. He recounts the difficulties faced by the local people after the civil war as well as the huge problems in traveling through those war-torn areas.
Mr. Oliver's special skill is in the careful development of his characters. He brings them to life and gives them reality and warmth.
Mr. Oliver's special skill is in the careful development of his characters. He brings them to life and gives them reality and warmth.
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