Title: A Roof Over Our Heads and Food on the Table
Author: Ted J. Brooks
Publisher: Arpress
ISBN: 9798893567502
Pages: 140
Genre: Fiction
Reviewer: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
A Roof Over Our Heads and Food on the Table is a relatable coming-of-age story about a young man trying to find his own identity as a young adult. Author Ted J. Brooks has written a book that readers will enjoy.
A Roof Over Our Heads and Food on the Table tells the story of Pat Kavanaugh, a young man from Connecticut that wants to go to college to be a writer. However, he clashes with his father who wants him to have a more stable career such as an accountant. Pat defies his father and pursues his father’s wishes for him at Nutmeg State University, where he meets his roommate, Sean. The two quickly bond and attend All Saints Church and Pat becomes a devout Christian. His faith is soon in conflict with his work when he takes on a job that threatens his principles. Pat learns the hard way that earning a living and growing into adulthood isn’t as easy as he thought it would be.
A Roof Over Our Heads and Food on the Table is a simple, but profound novel that shows the complexity of adulthood that shows the universal problem people face of wanting to please their parents and also assert their individuality. Pat is a sympathetic protagonist that’s conflicted between his Catholic faith and the commercialism of employment. Pat’s father is a typical parent concerned about his son’s future and that wants him to have a secure future despite his son’s dreams of being a writer. Pat’s college friend, Sean, is a loyal friend that guides Pat through the confusing aspects of his life with patience and humor.
The novel would be ideal for readers who want to learn or reminisce about young adults who are finding their way in life in their college-age years. A Roof Over Our Heads and Food on the Table would also be best for readers who want to grow in their faith despite the commercialist messages telling them to value money over faith. Brooks’ writing is simple and relatable to many readers that want to read about the problem of achieving upward mobility in your career when there are obstacles. A Roof Over Our Heads and Food on the Table is a novel that will resonate with readers and will make them question how far they would go to achieve a narrow view of success. Ted J. Brooks has written a book that will educate and entertain readers.
