Those Darn Stripes

In his third book, Tyrel Nelson offers a patchwork of lovingly constructed vignettes that interweave themes of change, loss, and joy, all while managing to preserve a light-hearted and inspiring tone. Written in straightforward and sparse language, his narratives touch upon the impact of fleeting interpersonal encounters as well as the enduring effect of past and present relationships. Throughout his short collection of stories, Nelson's prose deepens and matures to mirror the effect that significant life changes have had upon his emotional psyche. Through his prose, seemingly ordinary journeys become powerful stories that engagingly transform the banality of quotidian encounters into opportunities for remarkable life transformations. These moving stories are both touching and inspiring. They are not easily forgotten, as they speak to the essence of our human community.-Andra Bosneag