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A Dream of Good and Evil Kindle Edition

by Anne Hendren (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Green architecture and a woman’s desire to learn the truth about a friend’s murder combine to inform A DREAM OF GOOD AND EVIL, a novel on crime, punishment and personal redemption. Architect Loisann “Lou” Cooper finds her world fallen apart. A professional failure prompts her to quit her job, a man she loves is arrested in the brutal killing of a journalist, and her sister is in jail. Moreover, Lou’s old boss and his socialite wife are not what they seem, and their actions directly affect Lou’s life. Deliverance appears in the unlikely form of an architecture project that restores Lou Cooper’s sense of justice.
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Reviewer's Bookwatch: March 2013
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575
Bethany's Bookshelf

"There are many opportunities to do good in life. "A Dream of Good and Evil" is a novel following Loisann "Lou" Cooper as her life falls apart and she struggles to piece it back together in the process. As those close to her face many crises, she realizes the root cause behind all this may give the architect a better shot at settling the score with the old boss. A Dream of Good and Evil is a snazzy twist of storytelling, much recommended."

Susan Bethany
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(Dr. Richard F. Hobbs, cont.):
...I also felt a strong resonance with how you chose to incorporate the inter-related concepts of good, evil and truth. Drawing upon my daily experience, this is Yin and Yang at the most fundamental level. The Chinese have the saying that there is no absolute Yin and there is no absolute Yang but there is always Yin with Yang and Yang within Yin."

Dr. Richard F. Hobbs:

"What a fascinating bit of writing! I enjoyed every word. Some say that the stories have all been told but I think you have proven them wrong. And I do so appreciate that you were able to use the platform of fiction to inform me about how we as a society might rethink the goals of incarceration and how healing spaces might become the basis upon which a new paradigm is established. Entertaining is good but entertaining plus enlightening is far better..."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F8F14LR
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 690 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Anne Hendren

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Ms. Hendren earned degrees in Comparative Literature, International Affairs and French from Cornell, Columbia and Wellesley College. She has written articles and edited publications for more than 20 years. Hendren’s bylines showcase wide-ranging interests: the performing arts, literature, electronics and alternative medicine. Her 1999 book, Hidden Lives and Unhistoric Acts recounts how four ninety-year old Idaho women enhanced the quality of life in their community. Her second novel 'Project Runaway' about the decline of the garment industry in New York City will be coming out this year! She is currently writing her third novel - a gripping mystery about an Idaho hunter and his African safaris.

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Ed Hansen
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspense and Entertainment that Informs
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
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I continue to be amazed at the gifts demonstrated by people I know. The author of the remarkable book, A Dream of Good and Evil, brought this to mind again. Anne Hendren's knowledge of prisons and architecture was a wonderful surprise. And the idea that the architectural design of a prison might have a positive impact on the lives of prisoners was yet another new area of consideration. Anne demonstrated her knowledge and insights in these arenas while telling a suspense filled story that both enlightens and holds our interest. Thanks for the research and work Anne did to bring this book to us.
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Lily
5.0 out of 5 stars A rich and multi-faceted tale
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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Anne Hendren's A Dream of Good and Evil is a rich and multi-faceted tale. Gifted, innovative architect, Lou Cooper, has an opportunity to design a prison. But this opportunity creates a moral dilemma: should she apply her talents within a context she finds abhorrent? As the story unfolds, another dilemma comes to the fore-one society still refuses to address honestly. Is it rational to imprison damaged people in a cruel environment and expect that it will turn them into compassionate, healthy human beings? Lou Cooper's struggle to resolve these dilemmas comes wrapped in a page-turning mystery. All and all, this an engaging and entertaining story that is well worth the read. It makes an impression that will stay with you long after you've closed the book. S. L. Stoner, author of the Sage Adair Historical Mystery series.
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petunia
4.0 out of 5 stars A Dream of Good and Evil
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2012
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A unique view of life as seen through the discipline of architecture, how environment reflects and shapes human life and how, as one mimics the other, both truth and lies are revealed. Lou Cooper walks through a maze of deceit to discover the truth about a friend's death and the former lover who stands accused. An intricate plot that takes the reader on an intriguing journey.
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leighgoodison
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read--highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014
A determined female character competing in the male-dominated profession of architecture, a brusque anti-hero love interest, and politics: what more could you ask for in a novel? Ms. Hendren blueprints a web of intrigue right from the beginning and keeps us in suspense until the end. I came away with the realization that we all prisoners in some way and admired the strength of Loisann, who never gave up on her dream.
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AP Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Storytelling at its BEST!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013
To be honest, when I first picked up this book, I was not sure I would even care about a "green" architect or a prison but not only did I care, I became totally immersed in the wonderful, quirky world author, Anne Hendren creates. All Hendren's characters are odd, quirky and flawed, yet very deep, passionate and well-rounded. You feel as if you not only know them, you understand what drives each of them. The story is rich with symbolism, metaphor and twists-- it is a true thinking person's tale and definitely one of those rare books one could read several times and still learn something more from each time. Anne Hendren is an amazingly gifted writer. She obviously does her research and this book not only teaches, it engages and enriches you. I highly recommend this book!
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katherine boyer
5.0 out of 5 stars A love story inside a murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2013
Anne Hendren's new book, A Dream of Good and Evil, is well researched, has interesting cool characters and thoughtful settings. This is an intelligent investigation of a fascinating premise; that the architectural spaces we create do affect our actions, even if that space is a prison. The actual designs of prisons is a subject worthy of exploration, and Lou is just the right heroine to be your guide. Hendren's book starts one thinking about what it could be like if we changed just a small part of how we house our inmates and the lives they have inside those walls. All of this is also wrapped up in a murder mystery. Better yet. A great read!
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Gilligan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Whodunit Grows Up!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
Finally, a murder mystery that doesn't waste your time. This brainy page turner not only entertained me but left me filled with fascinating new information and ideas.

The mature, female lead character is just waiting to be snapped up as a vehicle for a great actress. I can't wait to see the movie!
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Justin L
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013
I was really impressed by this book. A friend of mine had it and I started skimming through it. I was so hooked I took a break from reading Game of Thrones to finish this!
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