Thirty Years

By Osman Proper

Thirty Years is a short story that gives an explicit look into the eyes of Jane Doe, as told through the first person point of view.

She walks you through life on the streets and dares you to say you could make it to. Provocative in that it raises a lot of socioeconomic questions and points out some important questions regarding healthcare and other major themes.

This book is visceral and something anyone contemplating running away should read.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Osman Proper
• Release date: Oct 3, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301131099

Osman Proper

I'm a bipolar recluse that writes from the privacy of my home. I have a difficult time being around people, but I'm working on that. Writing is one of the many tools I use to cope with both my social disorder and my mental one.I've recently added a webspace blogger things, and linked it below.I accept emails so long as you're not selling something or adding me to some chain mailing list. Whether it's critique or praise, I'll welcome it.

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Thirty Years

Osman Proper

Copyright 2012 by Osman Proper

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The photograph used in making the cover art for Thirty Years was graciously provided by Sanador Bordor. He retains all copyrights and creative control in regard to his photograph. If you are interested in his work he can be found at sonykus@flickr

The rest of the cover art excluding the photograph was done by Osman Proper

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First E-Printing, 2012

Any and all names, characters, scenes, places, locations, locales, business establishments, organizations, associations, groups, entities, dominions, states, nations, governments, beliefs, circumstances, conditions, and events portrayed in this story, text, writing, symbol, image, either fictitious or fictitiously used. Any resemblance to real or actual person (living or dead) is pure coincidence. Any resemblance to real or actual people, pictures, scenes, places, locations, locales, business establishments, organizations, associations, groups, entities, nations, governments, beliefs, circumstances, conditions, or events that exist, exists, existed, have existed, or will exist are pure coincidence. Any resemblance to reality is pure coincidence.

Author’s Note:

Much like beauty, poverty is in the eye of the beholder. Anyone who has ever been homeless or gone without the basic necessities will understand some of this novel better than others. If you have never known the pangs of hunger in your belly, slept cold because you didn’t have anything to keep you warm, or been forced to do things in life you’d rather not do so that you could have a shower and a safe place to sleep for the night, count yourself one of the fortunate.

However, this short story isn’t about beating up on those who have for the sake of the have-nots. It is a complicated