Product Details

Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Bryber Books (February 2, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0978641507
ISBN-13: 978-0978641504
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces

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Brief Synopsis: OFON: String of Consciousness, Amber Gristak’s first literary venture, is, like the author herself, packed with promise. Experiencing stereotypes, fears and angst, Amber Gristak’s journey from youthful innocence to barely legal in America sheds light on the unsaid. This is the chance to view through the eyes of an all American girl.

Like most compilations, the storyline follows the author’s memories. However Gristak chooses to allow the sequence of events to disorderly run through her writing. Similar to a recollection that constantly ignites another memory.

Ironically, the focal point of Gristak’s adventures in her talent for delight in language. This spark shines through her insightful identifying. The series of poems and blurbs take the reader through a variety of topics from lust driven schemes, cruel intentions, hidden agendas, skewed political outlook, body image, stalkers, lawyer lies, to insightful new looks at war and peace. Gristak has provided countless sounds bytes and succeeds in lacing the readers mind and leaving a pleasant mental aftertaste. Evoked emotions leave readers to question the insight and perception that is commonly underestimated and commonly called teen angst.

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Book Reviews

“Honest and sincere!”
Director/Producer, Zafir Prince Rasheed

“It is a self help book without being one of those ‘I know it all books’”
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RUN DMC

the Queen of England
recently sent thanks for her copy of OFON!

“..BRAVE!..”
Rebekka Johnson, MTV’s Boiling Points

“Most people are so guarded. They are so afraid to let the world see who they really are. Amber puts herself out there and says, “this is who I am, enjoy it!”"
Rebekka Johnson, MTV’s Boiling Points

“Poetry is not dead; there is just a lack of good poetry, thank god for Amber!”
Sallie Toussaint, Former Miss USA

“…the collection seems to be a sort of coming-of-age narrative of sorts,”
Dean Edwards, Comedian and former Saturday Night Live Cast Member

“Quality Idealism!”
Craig Derry, Celebrity Vocal Coach

“…this book will appeal to a diverse array of readers…”
Dean Edwards, Comedian and former Saturday Night Live Cast Member

“Amber, that’s why you’re successful because you’re competitive with yourself,”
Sallie Toussaint, Former Miss USA