Jacob M. Appels schrijven kenmerkt zich door de verkenning van de menselijke psyche, waarbij hij diepgaande thema's behandelt met een onderscheidende verhalende stem. Zijn literaire bijdragen hebben aanzienlijke erkenning gekregen, wat zijn vaardigheid onderstreept in het creëren van meeslepende verhalen die diep resoneren bij de lezers. Appels diverse academische achtergrond, die gebieden als geneeskunde en recht omvat, informeert waarschijnlijk de unieke perspectieven en ingewikkelde exploraties die te vinden zijn in zijn literaire werken.
A couple adopt a depressed hedgehog; a mother is seduced by the father of her daughter's imaginary friend; a man kidnap's his ex-wife's turtle. In eight tragicomic stories, Einstein's Beach House features ordinary men and women rising to life's extraordinary challenges.
Eclectic characters navigate everyday situations in this collection of poems, highlighting moments such as a sister's second wedding and trick-or-treating with a son. The work delves into uncomfortable truths about social norms, featuring encounters with a critical former teacher and reflections on Holocaust memories. With a blend of humor, wit, and keen observation, the poems challenge conventional perceptions, making this collection both insightful and thought-provoking. It was a finalist for the 2017 Able Muse Book Award.
Drawing upon the author's two decades teaching medical ethics, as well as his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this profound and addictive little book offers up challenging ethical dilemmas and asks readers, What would you do?