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Catastrophe Theory: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Rebecca Lowry Warchut (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Due to a rare brain tumor, Vera Garcia' s soccer career is suddenly sidelined at the start of her senior year. When her single mother Eliza, terrified at the thought of losing her only daughter, clings too tightly, both Vera' s identity and her freedom are in jeopardy. They make it to St. Petersburg, Florida for surgery, just as Hurricane Phoenix' s trajectory turns directly toward them. As it churns closer and closer, past and present collide in a whirlwind of love, betrayal, and illusion. Will they succumb to loss, or like the phoenix, reinvent themselves,rewrite their stories, and rise anew?
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    Woodhall Press
  5. Publication date
    October 4, 2022
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"While they ride out the storm, growth, betrayal, and new relationships--both romantic and familial--reach a fever pitch. A love letter to Salvador Dalí, the story acts as a vehicle to convey his philosophy... Like a Dalí painting, rich details permeate this unusual story." —Kirkus Reviews

"As sensational as its plot can be, the Catastrophe Theory raises heartfelt questions: What does it mean to be a family? How can we learn to trust again when our hearts are broken? And if the Big One finally came along, what would we want to save?" —Amanda Hagood, The Gabber

“From Surrealism, to the history of the banyan tree, to extreme storms, Warchut expertly covers a lot of fascinating territory in her debut novel. Catastrophe Theory is a triumph.” —Chandra Prasad, Author of Mercury Boys and Damselfly
 
“A beautifully-written modern saga of mother and daughter, told with grace and humor and wit. This book's finely-wrought portrayals of old friendships and young love reminds us of what binds us together and also what can tear us apart... and keeps you on your toes til the final page!”—Cambra Overend, Producer, SRO Productions

 

“In her stunning debut novel Catastrophe Theory, Rebecca Lowry Warchut weaves a vivid world of fascinating characters and the unexpected ties that connect them all. At the Dali Museum in the eye of a hurricane, the real and surreal combine, revealing that the truths of life often exist somewhere between the two.”—Sydney Shepherd, Bandits on the Run --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Rebecca Lowry Warchut brings characters and stories to life. For almost two decades, she’s done this in the classroom and on the stage, and now she does it again in her debut novel Catastrophe Theory, inspired by the Dali museums in Florida and Spain. An alumni of Wake Forest University, Teach for America, and Bank Street College of Education, she currently teaches writing and social studies in Simsbury, Connecticut. She nurtures young voices by serving on the 2022 Girls Write Now Anthology Editorial Committee and running a NaNoWriMo Club. Rebecca lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B9T81JQQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Woodhall Press (October 4, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3281 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 ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Rebecca Lowry Warchut, a passionate, innovative educator, brings characters and stories to life. For almost two decades, she’s done this in the classroom and on the stage, and now she does it again in her debut novel Catastrophe Theory, inspired by the Dali museums in Florida and Spain. An alumni of Wake Forest University, Teach for America, and Bank Street College of Education, she currently teaches writing and social studies in Simsbury, Connecticut. She nurtures young voices by serving on the 2022 Girls Write Now Anthology Editorial Committee and running a NaNoWriMo Club. Rebecca lives in West Hartford, Connecticut with her husband and two daughters.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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CLTyler
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
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Warchut’s writing checked all of my boxes; I was interested in the story from the first page, the characters and their interactions were genuine and believable and the geographic and historical references sent me to Google to learn more.
Most notably, Warchut wrote with clarity, sensitivity and humor about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and, even more, about the impact of catastrophic illness—on its victims and those who love them.
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Peter J Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful debut
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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This is a carefully crafted novel that sweeps you up in the hurricane winds and won’t let you go until the final page. Remarkable pacing and symbolism makes this novel feel like the work of a veteran author. Looking forward to her next book!
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MsP526
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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A page-turning story with beautifully interwoven narratives against the ticking-clock backdrop of a looming hurricane and even the haunting presence of Salvador Dali himself. Loved it!
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Deborah D. Chrystal
4.0 out of 5 stars Catastrophes happen
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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What a fun read, lots of twists and initially hard to figure how all the characters would mesh. I found it a fun read and feel there may be room for a sequel to futher flesh out the characters...very well done for a first book!
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Tia
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
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I love this story:

1. The characters: their relationships and their triumphs and tribulations
2. The grand presence of the environment with the hurricane and the banyans and the effect on all aspects of life
3. The surprises! No spoilers here but there were a few twists that took me totally be surprise
4. The philosophy of value - art vs humanity, community vs individual, rules/regulations vs morality

Great read!
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Carrie Creech
5.0 out of 5 stars Young love, old friendships renewed, and a hurricane, too!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
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I enjoyed this story from start to finish. The weaving together of individual stories was engaging and had many surprising plot twists. The characters were well-developed, authentic and very relatable. The author seamlessly tied together the lives of the characters with the art of Dali, and a dangerous hurricane that was no match for the inner storms and battles that many of the characters were facing. The story is a love story for older teenagers, but for adults, too, because the reader can relate to the story of young love as much as they could relate to the story of friendships from long ago returning in unexpected ways.
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Sally Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun story with character development and excitement.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Young love repeated in the fun story that keeps you interested in character development and plot twists. I like how the author named the chapters for the characters and switched from past to present with the intertwined stories of the generations. Suspense and surprise added to the fun of the story and concern for the patient and the way the patient handles her situation. Good read!
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"persephonebleu"
5.0 out of 5 stars A surreal adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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Rebecca Lowry Warchut’s debut novel, Catastrophe Theory, is a wild ride! Her character’s voices are all strong and distinct and the subject matter is brilliantly creative. This novel has something for teens and adults alike. I feel like it would also make a stellar movie. Highly recommend this read!
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