Title: Bedtime Stories for Grownups Volume 2
Author: Webster Russell & Dee Coffeen
Publisher: Aspire Publishing Hub, LLC
ISBN: 979-8896830955
Pages: 60
Genre: Fictional Short Stories
Reviewer: Subhrajit Saha
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Bedtime stories or lullabies have always been an inseparable part of our childhood. The very mention of them takes us back to those golden days filled with warmth, wonder, and simplicity. But in Webster Russell and Dee Coffeen’s book Bedtime Stories for Grownups Volume 2, you’ll find a deeper touch – one that speaks not just to the child in us, but to the whole journey of life itself. Through thoughtfully crafted chapters like ‘Time Is An Enigma’, ‘A Talk With God’, ‘A Timeless Touch’, and more, the author gently unravels stories that mirror our adult experiences, emotions, and reflections – reminding us that the magic of storytelling never fades, it only grows with time.

On one hand, there are mind-boggling tales like The Reading Glass or Grandfather’s Desk; on the other, stories such as The Time Has Come, The Mirror, The Storyteller, and many more will leave you awestruck with their thought-provoking plots and powerful messages. What’s truly remarkable is the sheer variety – each story differs vastly in terms of plot, narrative structure, writing style, and tone. Yet, the one common thread running through them all is their gripping engagement factor. Once you begin reading Russell’s book, it becomes incredibly difficult to put it down before finishing it in one sitting – a true testament to the author’s storytelling prowess.

If we dissect the stories in terms of excitement and intrigue, Grandfather’s Desk might just stand out as the most captivating. The core idea of the story is fascinating in itself, and the way the twists unfold makes it an instant favorite for many readers. Alongside this, the book offers compelling commentaries on our fast-paced, goal-chasing lifestyle, how we’re constantly running after something, caught in a race, and in the process, losing the very things that truly belong to us: our family, our close ones, and even our passions. Eventually, we become nothing more than emotionless, money-making machines, with no time or space for the people we genuinely wish to see happy. There are also thought-provoking reflections on the purpose of our existence, that we are not here just for ourselves, but to contribute to a better world, to help others, and to pursue a goal beyond self-interest, one that brings deeper meaning to life.

Overall, in childhood, bedtime stories expanded our world of fascination, and even in adulthood, the stories penned by Russell manage to do the same. The only difference is that with time, our lives have changed – our priorities, thought processes, and perspectives have evolved. Yet, these stories still resonate deeply, drawing you into worlds you may have never seen before, or perhaps overlooked, even if they existed right before your eyes for years. With their deeper philosophical undertones, rich narration, and compelling plots, Bedtime Stories for Grownups: Volume 2 proves to be a truly unmissable read.