Book Summary and Reviews of My Last Name by Eric Schumacher

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"This novella might be the most psychologically honest, narratively engaging, and spiritually beautiful thing I have read this year. The words from these pages haunted me long after I read them, and moved me to gratitude, wonder, and even joy. The word that comes to mind as I read this story is 'life.' Read it and see: what it kindles in you will enliven you." —Russell Moore, author of The Courage to Stand

"...a poignant reflection on life and dignity. In a single day of an elderly narrator, her life unfolds as she remembers key moments from her past with sharp clarity, even though she's restrained by the unreliable physical trappings of old age. In crafting a story that slides effortlessly between the past and the present with subtle symbolism and careful juxtaposition, Schumacher demonstrates the value of each moment of our lives, and the inherent worth of every person who enters-and exits-our individual narratives." —K. B. Hoyle, award-winning author of The Gateway Chronicles

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Eric Schumacher

Eric Schumacher is an author, songwriter, and pastor who lives with his family in Iowa. Learn more at emschumacher.com.

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