Equilibrist

A magical, modern-day literary tale. Let go of the past, find inspiration, deal with loss, and ultimately live a happy, blissful life. In Erasmus Cromwell-Smith's magical, modern-day literary tale, an ailing professor journeys into his past to reveal a world ensconced in stories and poetry, with the hope of imparting inspirational, lifelong lessons. From his crumpled aesthetic of a tweed jacket or cardigan to his thick British accent, Professor Erasmus Cromwell-Smith is the embodiment of the prestigious New England scholastic institute where he teaches. But at 64, with a sudden diagnosis of incurable brain cancer, he decides to focus his intentions on living each day to the fullest and to share a lifetime of wisdom that he's treasured throughout the years. Through an unfolding of conversation, free-verse poetry, and letters, the mentors' tutelage is revealed. Over 30 thought-provoking poems and reflections are woven throughout, addressing such concepts as: ● How Hope triumphs over tragedy ● How True Love trumps hardship and pain ● What is the Happiness Formula ● The healing power of Poetry and Art ● The importance of the small details in life ● What does it mean to live an inspired life ● The importance of not being mere bystanders in our lives (but participants). ● What is a life wizard ● How to win in life? ● What is true love? ● What is the power of Hope? ● Where does the magic in life resides?

In this spellbinding sequel, art and poetry are weaved into Professor Erasmus Cromwell-Smith's memorable recollection of his life's story. Once more, deviating from the curriculum, he takes his students back to the passionate period in time when, while studying at Harvard, he lived together with the love of his life, Victoria Emerson-Lloyd. The young couple meets book antiquarians throughout New England who become lifelong mentors, sharing with the young couple ancient writings filled with timeless wisdom and magic. "...This magnificent literary creation is a work of art. It is like someone has written the language of my soul. The poems were the stepping-stones and the story of the professor is what linked them together. The book stories were the portals, then the poems transported me to places deep, deep inside. This little great book touched me emotionally everywhere. For me it was like an inspirational box of chocolates. The love story is one we can all relate to, as love is a two-sided coin, and its balance rests on the edge. This book will connect with both serious, casual readers and everyone in general, even the youngest. I predict The Equilibrist will become an American literary classic, and it is my appreciation as a teacher that it will become mandatory reading at the high-school level..." "...This book is a jewel and a masterpiece. The story is a treasure trove of art and poetry, presented through poetic installments weaved with a thrilling story. It describes the nurturing of personal and interpersonal relationships. It touches the very soul of our emotions while causing introspection of our own existence. From the beginning, I felt this intense emotional connection with the story and was quickly lost for hours at a time, reflecting on each sentence's profoundness and wisdom. Then, every time I went back to it, I found myself reading the prior ten pages over and over again..."

In this third book of “The Equilibrist” series, professor Cromwell-Smith, through the mantle of poetry, takes his students one last time to his past through subjects of profound existential meaning like forgiveness, virtue, coherence, resilience, reciprocity, curiosity, serenity, and joy, among others. The eminent pedagogue revisits the long period of his life when Victoria Emerson-Lloyd, the love of his life, and he were apart and the real reasons why she left him in the first place.