Room for Eighty

By Eric Reese

The inner city blues is not as rosy as it seems but has its own share of cynicism, disillusionment and skepticism...

Somehow it cast a spell on the city folk, who in spite of comprehending the situation are unable to come out of this vicious cycle...

"Room For Eighty" is a book of urban flash fiction stories on life, music, poverty, violence, survival, and determination.

Each line offers a clear glimpse into the inner city struggle and conversations around these themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Eric Reese
• Release date: Nov 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393659808

Eric Reese

"Every book I write goes into uncharted territories others won't pen."   About me: I'm Eric Reese, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I've worked as a community organizer, educator, graphic design, human services and a number of other fields.  I'm the recipient of the first Mayoral Scholarship of Philadelphia (1993), the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Human Relations Award (1989) and a few other awards and scholarships nationally and globally.  I've always had an interest in writing especially from the old-journal-in-the-morning days as many of my books today reflect my experiences here and abroad.  When I have time for myself, I love traveling, mediating and researching new marketing tactics. One of my weirdest experiences was when I once lived on a top roof in an apartment building in Beirut for a few weeks until I found somewhere to stay during the war in Afghanistan. Every night, I'd listen to BBC radio and hear the chaos while not be detected.  Some say that my lively and energetic character has made me many friends across the world. I really hope so; with many friends come many enemies. In the future, I'd love to own a large home somewhere in a quiet peaceful spacious area where my neighbors are not close but not far. Now I live wherever is called home at the time in hopes of achieving my goal one of these days. You can contact me at [e-mail]

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Room for Eighty

Room for Eighty

Eric Reese

Copyright © 2018 by Eric Reese

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Inspiration to keep writing

Dear Eric, thanks for writing. Receiving emails from everyday Americans across our country was one of the best parts of my job as President, and I continue to be touched by stories like yours.

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In the extraordinary diversity of opinions and experiences that make up our national character, we see the common sense of purpose and inherent goodness that have always defined who we are as Americans. I appreciate your writing, and I wish