Slightly Off Center

Tom and Carroll Martin

This book gives fresh insight into United States’ Democracy, our Christianity based morals and our role in today’s world. Says author Martin, “We are so proud of the United States that we evangelize our Democracy, proclaiming it better than any other form of government, just as Christians proselytize Christianity as superior to all other religions, when in each case, we should be setting a good example, letting our good deeds speak in each case for our cause.”

The first part of the book includes 31 holiday commentaries most of them published in newspaper the Enterprise. Next is a series of short familiar Biblical plays but with some new twists and interpretations. Closing the book are three commentaries which examine patriotism and the follies of war.

What Others are saying . . .

“Tom Martin is a philosopher of every day living. His essays on holiday observances explore with grace the reasons why the human spirit needs to pause and re-collect. His gently reinterpreted Bible stories put flesh on the bones of myth-sized biblical characters. His warmth and sincerity come shining through his words.”

Joe Page, columnist for Metroland

“The portrayal of Mary (Magdalene) and the dissension between her and Peter was the most successful attempt I’ve encountered to humanize the figures of the gospels.”

Marty Manjak, Director, White Noise Theatre

174 pp./paper $21.95/ISBN: 1-891-92827-9