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marriage, hangs in the balance af- readers immediately. Dan Buri is a ter the disappearance of their only talented writer who knows how to son, while backpacking in Thai- hold his audiences' attention with land. Mike thinks the authorities every word he writes. His charac- are right—that Chris fell to his ters instantly cause readers to feel death in a hiking accident—but a sense of connection as well as Lisa has her doubts. Her son was sympathy and love. Pieces like Pot- too strong to die this young, and tery holds amazing tales that will no one can explain to her why new tear at readers hearts and inspire posts continue to appear on her them as well. son's blog. I loved reading each story with its Synopsis: Twenty-Two looks in on the lives own meaning. Readers will see life of a dock worker suffering from in a whole new way after reading the guilt of a life not lived and a this book. One inspirational collec- bartender making the best of each tion that will keep readers coming day, even though he can see clearly back every time. Overall, I highly Filled with graceful insight into the how his life should have been dif- recommend Dan Buri's human condition, each linked sto- ferent. The two find their worlds book, Pieces like Pottery. Readers ry presents a tale of loss and love collide when a past tragedy shock- won't be disappointed and I can mirroring themes from each of the ingly connects them. promise readers everywhere ]