New Morals Book, "Almost Redemption," Provides a Fictional Look at Recent Supreme Court Rulings and Their Impact on Society
Retired teacher and Juris Doctor, Vicky Wall, creates a fictional setting for readers to consider the law's impact on the many changes in our society
NEW YORK, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgan James' new release, Almost Redemption: Inspired Stories Based on Actual Supreme Court Rulings by Vicky Wall, JD, examines Supreme Court rulings through the lens of faith and religion.
The overarching goal of Almost Redemption is to challenge readers to evaluate current laws, reflect on their impact on American culture, and debate whether or not these changes have benefitted individual lives. This informative book surprises its readers by finding humor in weighty subjects, leaving the reader engaged and enlightened.
"In today's cultural and political climate, religious matters are a sensitive, if not taboo, subject," said Wall. "Those with a liberal outlook work to silence religion in the law and push for freedoms and laws that run counter to the Constitution. Lawmakers strive to be politically correct and citizens tip-toe trying not to offend others. However, this liberal ideology of universal acceptance of everything but religion, leaves America far from where the founding fathers intended her to be."
Almost Redemption takes a faith-based look at the changing legal and moral culture in America and the effect these changes have had on Americans in all walks of life. Through engaging and entertaining stories based on real events, Wall reveals the inner life of a generation that has taken religion out of education, has taken sexual freedom to its max, and has ultimately created a spiritual vacuum. Derived from Supreme Court rulings, Almost Redemption provides a captivating read for fiction audiences while remaining legally accurate.
Praise for Vicky Wall's Almost Redemption:
Professor Norma Sutcliffe at DePaul University said, "This is a must read for all those who have wondered if 'the law' is a good substitute for a belief in a supreme being. Her stories show us how the law is never enough for redemption."
Mary Barber, science teacher and painter, said, "I was, at times, lost in the beauty of the metaphors and had to redirect my mental focus to the messages of the paragraphs. I couldn't put the book down. I recommend this as a top pick for book clubs."
John Palmer, chemist, said, "Wall pinpoints the question of whether justice was served. A must read for all of us interested in Constitutional law and moral outcomes."
Natalie Iturralde, attorney, said, "This is a fantastic read to understand the connection between church and state in the courtroom. A must read for anyone interested in law, religion, or just strong, true story telling."
Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said, "The stories demonstrate Vicky's deep insight into process where legislator's craft poor laws leaving judges to rule like legislators leaving a trail of questions about where our society is headed."
Questions Raised in Almost Redemption:
- In times of societal change, has the Supreme Court provided stability or encouraged upheaval?
- Has the legalization of abortion enhanced family planning and stabilized the family unit?
- How have abortion rights for women protected men?
- When the Ten Commandments and school prayer were removed from public schools, what took their place?
- Do G-strings and pasties provide protection for an exotic dancer or expose her to ridicule?
- What happens to society when individual liberties outpace the development of personal and social responsibility?
Literary Allusions in the stories:
The book draws on references of such well-known works as:
- Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
- The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad
- Bartleby the Scrivener and Moby Dick by Herman Melville
- The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne
- Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
About the Author:
Vicky Wall taught in public schools for 33 years in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in English, from Northwestern University with a master's degree in English, and from Thomas Cooley Law School with a juris doctor degree.
About the Book
Almost Redemption: Inspired Stories Based on Actual Supreme Court Rulings by Vicky Wall was released on April 25, 2017 by Morgan James Publishing. Almost Redemption—ISBN 978-1683501701—has 260 pages.
Available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and in book stores for $18.95.
SOURCE Morgan James Publishing
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