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Theo and Sprout: A Journey of Growth
by Joseph Gergen

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While Theo longs for some guidance through the perils of adolescence, the guidance he knew his family wouldn’t give him, he isn’t prepared for Sprout, his inner Divine Feminine, to present herself and offer it to him. In fact, he doesn’t appear to have a choice since Sprout, sassy and confident about her presence, won’t go away.

5 out of 5

I got drawn into this book so quickly, that before I knew it, hours had passed, and I was deep into the story. As an introvert myself, my heart went out to Theo. His family/living situation seems so stressful, but I loved the contrast between him and Sprout. She’s so effervescent and has that joie de vivre that Theo lacks. Her chaotic element keeps things interesting, leaving you wondering when she’ll next pop up. Gergen did a great job of highlighting the differences between Theo and Sprout, and really giving the reader a peek inside the mind of someone who is extremely introverted and with serious social anxiety. I could relate to Theo in ways I rarely relate to characters in books, which was refreshing. Honestly, I was a little sad when I reached the end, I wanted to spend more time with Theo and Sprout even though there were no loose ends to tie up.

I hugged myself to try to calm down. I could feel her breasts right above my folded arms. This can’t keep happening. What does this mean? Is this real? It sure felt real. The presence of her breasts couldn’t be denied or ignored. Yet this was bigger than her breasts. This was about her. Even though I felt like I was still me, her personality somehow inhabited me without possessing me. We conversed as if that was perfectly normal. I was still there except for the way I felt.

I had felt free. Euphoric. The same euphoria I had felt in the park. I desired that feeling more than anything. Or was it the liberation that brought euphoria? I wasn’t sure. I wanted the liberation my introversion subverted in an extroverted world. Liberation from fear of the world, from fear of soaring. Is this how Peter Pan felt? Who needed other people or drugs to soar? I had her.

But fear. My fear overpowered my desire. Fear of being a monster. Fear of having to explain something I couldn’t. I didn’t know how to handle the fear. I could only run away.

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Author of “Theo and Sprout”. Born and raised on the plains of North Dakota. Moved to Twin Cities because it’s actually warmer. Enjoy creating in whatever form it takes, including writing, painting, and furniture making. The enjoyment is in the doing. Looking to add a little magic to the world through art. 

Other books include “Without a Pang” and “Methane Wars.”

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