Running for Redemption

Running for Redemption is teenage author Lance Huffmans rich allusion-filled tome on the American Dream. Huffmans first book is a collection of eight personal and charming stories with wildly diverse characters and unique plots including: A tribute to the authors lost friend. A young executives Hitchcock-esque search for a mysterious girl in New York City. The suburban fairy tale of a teen girl her trusty tennis racket and a mythical beast. An allegorical treatment of the September 11th attacks. A political boss effort to destroy his own machine in the Depression-Era South. The messianic tale of a girl struggling with an eating disorder. And other stories. Huffmans insightful stories are layered with symbolism making for an interesting thought-provoking read. Huffmans distinctive youthful viewpoint and mature writing style appeal to the gamut of readers from teens to adults. His celebration of deliverers and the delivered will be a cherished addition to any library.Whether I chase the rabbit or the rabbit chases me I do not know. I am running for redemption stalking salvation in alleys on sidewalks and across the shoulders of highways. From Memoriam Wrapped with a Purple Bow