Stained Glass

by Michael Harper
ISBN#0-9868410

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This is the story of an 18 year old boy who inherits a van and goes for a drive. He decides to follow his whims and enjoys the adventures that come when there is no plan. He meets many, many unique characters along the way and enjoys just as many new experiences. It is a great story of freedom and a carefree lifestyle.

The book is based largely on the experiences that Joel had during five years of hitchhiking North America. I'm realizing now, that a summary of the adventures can't do the book proper justice. We sat and fought about every scenario and after two years of squabbling, we finished 'penning' a story that is soulful and spirited.

I'm a fan of saying: "He told the story. We argued about it. I wrote the book." It was Joel's project and vision right from the start and when it was done being written he spent the next year and a half building a piece of art. This is the book that belongs on your coffee table. 

About the Author
In the summer of ’08, I met Joel Fawcett. This man is a wonderful
storyteller and together, we ended up co-writing *Stained Glass*. The education system had failed him and my body had failed me, so together we did something unlikely. After the writing, Joel busted his hump building a visibly stunning finished product. If I never wrote another book then this would be a great way to close things out.

Together, Yet Alone

This tale of two cousins is a portrait of a generation. Young, male, following their bliss . . . dealing with their pain.

by Michael Harper
ISBN#9781897508817

The bond between these two cousins is both unspoken and unbreakable. A lifetime has seen them grow up, take different paths, and eventually exhale on chairs beside each other. You will laugh, cry, and then laugh and cry some more. Poignant and recognizable, this is a story told with the compassion and insight of one who has been there.

About the Author
Still living in Ottawa, my easiest thought is that I could do nothing
without the help and support of my family. My brothers Kevin and David are my two chief lieutenants. Bernie and Linda should be on posters for the perfect parents. I've given them a pretty good run for their money and their love has never wavered. It's tough to watch people doing things that I can't, but my taste for post-lockout hockey and pre-80's Stones keeps me kicking.

I can almost guarantee that you know someone or have heard something close to just about every scenario in this book. You'll find that much of it is familiar. I can't seem to shake what I know, so come along with me and enjoy what I've taken in.

Who Am I To Complain

The true story of a young man diagnosed with MS after an active and intense youth. The disease progressed after an active and intense youth. The disease progressed swiftly, leaving the former hockey player in a wheelchair. Then Isaac entered his life; Isaac, who barely escaped from Sudan intact with his wife and small children. Isaac's stories of horror, torture and death gave Michael a completely different view of his own situation.

by Michael Harper
ISBN#9781897113554

Says Michael Harper, "If you can't call my complaints trivialities by this book's end, then you can take comfort in the fact that you've learned nothing."

Shocked out of the complacency of a normal and active adolescence, Harper has had to come to terms with MS. The disease had progressed to the point where he required help to go about his daily life.

Indeed, help arrived in the form of Isaac, who had survived genocide in Sudan. The stories he shared with Michael--and now shares with us--are almost unbelievable. They gave Michael a whole new perspective on how to appreciate his life as well as the lives of others.

About the Author
After a short but intense and eventful youth, Mike Harper was diagnosed with MS. The disease progressed rapidly, and soon he knew he would need help to get through each day. At this point, Isaac entered his life--and changed it. Isaac's stories about his life in Sudan, and the genocide that followed, boggle the mind and give one much to think about. Mike decided to write his book to share both his story and Isaac's--and he wrote it with one finger.

In addition to his companion, Isaac, Mike's support group consists of a beautiful little daughter, Kathleen, who lights up his life; his loving parents and brothers; and an assortment of friends that make sure he gets to his beloved concerts and hockey games.