Blacksheep! Blacksheep! (Edition1) - Softcover

Nicholson, Meredith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9370814205 ISBN 13: 9789370814202

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Blacksheep! Blacksheep! explores the internal journey of a man overcoming his own insecurities and embracing personal transformation. The protagonist, a cautious and anxious bachelor, is thrust into an unexpected adventure that challenges his typically reserved and stagnant existence. His interactions with his family, especially his sister, reveal his internal struggles with self-esteem and his hesitance to take risks. The narrative centers on Archibald Bennett s reluctant exploration of new experiences, beginning with a seemingly minor task that propels him into encounters with eccentric characters and complicated relationships. His meeting with Isabel Perry, a vibrant and independent woman, acts as a catalyst for change, pushing him to confront his fears and reflect on the limitations he has imposed on himself. The story examines themes of personal growth, the impact of relationships, and the tension between comfort and the desire for a more fulfilling life. It highlights the transformative power of stepping outside one s usual boundaries and the emotional rewards of embracing uncertainty.

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About the Author

Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370814205
• ISBN 13: 9789370814202
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222