ôYou must read this book if you want to know the very essence of a life. Howard Freeman has created a slice of life masterpiece that made me smile at his magnificent buoyancy while weeping inside for the bizarre frailty that defines reality. This book is inspirational and contemplative and makes me want to hug my kids.ö  --Alec Sokolow, Toy Story screenwriter 

 ôI found myself chortling, smiling, wincing and feeling sad while reading these well written essays.  The author has a lively and humorous writing style.ö ûDebbie W., New York City

 ôI just blew off three hours of work to read every single one of these essays.  Many of them made me laugh, some of them made me cry...and I recognized slices of my own life in the writing as I'm sure others will too.ö û Linda B., Westchester County, New York 

BALANCING HIS BIPOLAR disorder, adoption, divorce, fatherÆs suicide, and sobriety with changing diapers and learning to use a chain saw as part of adapting to suburban living, the author ponders in humorous and touching essays many of todayÆs small challenges alongside the big questions of life and meaning.

Growing up on New York CityÆs privileged Upper East Side, the author traces his past from attending an exclusive private school to living on the southern ôcountryö side of Atlanta to his return following the collapse of his first marriage, his job and health, and includes reflections on a life lived in view of a God who loves his children. In Lullabye youÆll meet Ron the cocaine addict, the female co-worker at Burger King who disdains back braces, and the toothless mental hospital patient who sees superheroes, among other notables who made lasting impressions along the authorÆs journey so far.

Life is filled with wonderful people.

Here are some of them. 

About the Author:   Howard Freeman lives in Massachusetts with his wife, three sons, and a large cat.