ABSOLUTION by Bob RiepeThis is the story of a man and woman (both narcissists) who get married.  The man is a well-known doctor and the woman is a world-class piano player.  This takes place in the 1800's, around Fergus Falls, Minnesota.  Conflict is the name of the game, as the two do battle.  The theme is one of "Forgiveness".  Harriet gets in a train accident, along with most of her family, and ends up losing her right arm.  Her life was saved by the doctor.  She is determined to learn how to play with just her left arm, and towards the end, succeeds. BOB HAS CREATED AN INTRIGUING TALE OF A MAN WHO EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL STRUGGLES. INCLUDED ARE SUPERBLY WRITTEN DESCRIPTIONS, SUSPENSEFUL ACTION, AS WELL AS HEART-WARMING SCENES OF FORGIVENESS, AND UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS. ALL OF THIS IS CENTERED AROUND A POWERFUL SPIRITUAL MESSAGE.   KATHY KEAT THE CIRCLE OF LIFE IN ABSOLUTION ENTAILS THE DRAMA’S HUMAN BEINGS FACE EACH DAY. BOB’S STORY CAPTURES THE HARD, HARD WORK THAT FOLLOWS IN RIGHTING MISTAKES. THE LAST PAGES WERE CLEVER. GOOD WAY TO KEEP THE READER WONDERING. WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!                                                                                                                                  BETTY ZIEGLERAbout Bob Riepe   Born December 4th, 1948 in Perham, Minnesota.  Graduated from Perham High School in 1966.  Graduated from Moorehead State University in 1970 with a secondary education degree in history.  Spent 10 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy as an Arab linguist and then a Russian linguist.  Was married and has three children; Tammy, Brenda and Bobby.  Was a regional sales manager for Barrel O' Fun Snacks, rural mail carrier until retirement.http://www.GothamBooksInc.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/briepegotham.mp3