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title: "Of Metal and Earth"
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# Of Metal and Earth

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- **What is this?** Of Metal and Earth by createspace independent publishing platform
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			        		&quot;A little green jeep means so much in so many ways. It is symbolic of war, adventure, reliability, break down and visual wear and tear. Author Lane uses restoration and maintenance to set its chronological journey through seven title holders. As with the jeep, its owners are flawed and at risk of total failure at any time. Lane draws the reader deeply into human frailty, imperfect relationships, and everyday obstacles as the title passes from one person to another. How the jeep is treated is tied closely to its owners&apos; flawed relationships, status in society, and decision-making ability. She flawlessly blends love, loss, emotional healing, self-sacrifice, and generosity in this well-paced imaginative look at human nature. It will leave readers wondering what their vehicles would say about them and be grateful vehicles cannot talk.&quot; - Jill E. Bemis, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Judge&quot;I am sitting here trying to find the words to convey what an absolutely incredible novel this is...The writing was flawless...I can&apos;t think of a specific audience that would enjoy this novel, it is simply a must-read for everyone.&quot; - Dandelions Inspired&quot;Jennifer M. Lane has done an amazing job of developing multi dimensional characters that the reader will feel invested in from the start. I love being about to picture everything about my characters and what they are doing.Lane explores deep into many characters lives which adds multiple layers to the story. We have a barrage wonderful characters.I loved how smooth and quick of a read it was. You would think it would have the ability to be disjointed with the time span it encompasses, but Lane navigates it effortlessly.&quot; ~Texas Book Nook
						    	
					    	
						
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        	  	  About the Author
        	  
        	  
        		  
        		  
	        		
						
			        		A Maryland native and Pennsylvanian at heart, Jennifer M. Lane is a resident of East Norriton, PA. She holds a bachelor&apos;s degree in philosophy from Barton College where she served as editor of the newspaper. She also holds a master&apos;s in liberal arts with a focus on museum studies from the University of Delaware, where she wrote her thesis on the material culture of roadside memorials. She once co-hosted a daily automotive blog and served as the president of a large car club. She enjoys coffee, whiskey, Earl Grey tea, and spending time with her partner Matthew and their own 1964 Jeep CJ-5.
						    	
					    	
						
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## Customer Reviews

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    A touching story, thoughtfully written
  

*by K***. on August 15, 2018*









  
  
    I just finished Of Metal and Earth early this morning.  I loved it.  I read it this week and had trouble putting it down.  I would go to bed each night and intend to read a few pages, as I normally do, and put it down when I became drowsy.  I ended up reading 50-70 pages each night.  The general theme of the book, following a car through its owners, is a great idea and is poignant for "car people.”  For those of us who have used our car as an escape, gone on drives as a refuge, bonded and made friends of other "car people" this was a touching read.  The descriptive writing is impressive.  I found myself smiling in appreciation at the use of language to describe moments, things, and situations.  I found the characters and their lives relatable.  Everyone goes through relationship tension, regrets, family tension, illness, loss and I think the expression of the emotions and reactions of the characters in those situations was realistic and relatable.  I loved the Jeep's title change documents between character sections; I found the addition very touching.  This book made me think of objects in my life that I share with others and objects that other people share with me, and it made me realize that this is the type of book that I will re-read again.
  


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    Breezy & Character Driven
  

*by L***J on March 14, 2019*









  
  
    I have been sadly lacking in completing book reviews over the last year so here I am, trying to catch up.I enjoyed this quite a lot. It's a quick and easy read, but don't mistake that for "simple." The story itself is complex and elegant while simultaneously remaining nicely streamlined. The Jeep is a fully fleshed out character in itself; it's not easy to give such depth to an inanimate object, but the author has managed to do just that. It's clear that the author is well-versed in the world of cars and mechanics and that love shines through brightly.The human characters were all fully developed and captured my emotional interest. I became invested in each one, sometimes becoming sad when the Jeep had to move on to another person, thus cutting my time short with certain characters.The end tidied up all the loose threads into a lovely little package. I won't lie - it made me cry. How did I come to care for a Jeep and its family so much? My emotional investment was solid.While I typically will read almost any genre, I tend to be heavier on sci-fi/fantasy, and I will admit that this contemporary fiction was a refreshing change. I read it in two days. It took me that long because I had to work. :)For anyone that's looking for a heartwarming book to cozy up on the couch with, or maybe sit out on the deck or on the beach and soak it up, this is it. And if you're a car nut, you definitely should check this out.
  


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    family heirloom
  

*by T***S on May 2, 2019*









  
  
    1964, 4 friends: James, Andrew, Norman, & David had volunteered to go to Quế Sơn Valley, Vietnam.Elk River. James (Vietnam War vet) was the only 1 who came back.Tom (bar owner), & Lily (wife) offered James a place to stay, until he got back on his feet.1967, Tom had his own apartment & a CJ-5 Jeep.Dr. Claire (granddaughter, vet) moved to Elk River, took over the farm & opened up her own vet clinic.James helped her get things done/organized.It wasn’t long & they became an item & later got married.1974, Claire got sick, & was diagnosed with cancer.Catherine (James/Claire’s daughter) would miss her mom.Elmwood (Elk River). Rebecca (MS finance student) had known William “Billy” A. Norman (MS Econ student) for a long time.The 2 of them got to know each other & she moved in with him.They both graduated & were moving to Washington, DC.Olivia “Liv” (mother), had bought Ben (son) William’s old Jeep.Officer Martin (Montgomery County Sheriff’s dept) had called Mark (mechanic shop owner). Ben had been charged with; trespassing. underage drinking, & a DUI.Mark picked Ben up & took him home in the morning.All hell broke loose with he/Oliva.Kate, & Alex had got the 1964, CJ-5 Jeep restored/running. Was it just a summer romance?I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written family heirloom book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great family heirloom movie, or better yet a TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.Thank you for the free author; BookSends; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; bookTony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
  


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