Dan Hammond
ASIN: B00KC8T85S
Publisher: Solomon Texas Press
Pages: 280
...the tale is lighthearted and funny thanks to the humor of oddball Delbert, but it also explores some substantial issues, which gives it poignancy and weight. A well-written novel that is an interesting exploration of mental illness from the perspective of a sufferer's partner. -- Kirkus Reviews A quirky, amusing debut novel about mental illness, religious corruption and the things people do to cope.At the center of Hammond's novel is Delbert Judd, a charming, if odd, sports enthusiast, who has isolated himself from most of humanity. The cause of his isolation—and center of his world—is Hannah, his beloved wife who suffers from borderline personality disorder. Delbert has become a hermit in his own neighborhood—a result of his attempts to avoid provoking a reaction from his wife and exacerbating her condition.As the novel begins, however, Hannah has left for a lengthy business trip in ...