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    Work of Art: An Intention of Flowers
    Work of Art: An Intention of Flowers
    Work of Art: An Intention of Flowers
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    Work of Art: An Intention of Flowers

    By Ken La Salle

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    Oily pavement.

    Thick tempera paint.

    A parking lot filled with history, fear, and regret.

    A young man named Joseph Arillo sits in the parking lot and paints the pavement with flowers.

    And Andy Hollis steps in it.

    As the new art teacher at Santa Ana High School, he’s too curious about Joseph’s Flowers and unravels both of their lives in his pursuit for answers.

    He learns that it’s all part of a rite of passage, an absurd test started by Joseph Arillo’s father, the suspiciously world-renowned artist named only Tom. Which also connects to the drama teacher at Santa Ana High, Katie Bustos. Whose daughter, Desiree, may or may not be dating Joseph. Who is putting himself in danger from a local gang, the lot’s mysterious history, and the police.

    Andy puts himself in danger of losing his job, his home, and his freedom. If he can’t solve the riddle of Joseph’s Flowers, both of their lives will go up in smoke – despite any help from Winny, the old, Slovakian bureaucrat at school, or his students, or Tom himself.

    But is Tom trying to help? And is Joseph really up to his father’s test?

    And is Andy really fit to be a teacher? He doesn’t understand kids, can’t get to school on time, and... doesn’t appear to care about art or families or anything. But Joseph’s Flowers will challenge everything Andy believes: about himself, about the world, and most importantly of all about art.

    Before Andy and Joseph are finished, they will witness the power art has to provide inspiration, to waken our hearts, and to shatter everything you ever believed about humanity.

    An Intention of Flowers is the first book in a 5-book series, modestly titled Work of Art, about growing into the person you always wanted to be, making the most of what you have to give and not just what you have, and the power in each of us when we chose to be ourselves.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKen La Salle
    Release dateNov 2, 2017
    ISBN9781370007479
    Work of Art: An Intention of Flowers
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    Ken La Salle

    Author and Playwright, Ken La Salle grew up in Santa Ana, California and has remained in the surrounding area his entire life. He was raised with strong, blue collar roots, which have given him a progressive and environmentalist view. As a result, you'll find many of his stories touching those areas both geographically and philosophically. His plays have been seen in theaters across the country and you can find a growing number of books available online. Find out more about Ken on his website at www.kenlasalle.com.

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