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Honey Bee Blues - by  Mark Conkling (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Honey Bee Blues - by Mark Conkling (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Jeff Corley, MD, a cosmetic dentist and the eldest sibling of the Corley family was born broken and afraid, lacking what is needed to form a healthy personality.
  • Author(s): Mark Conkling
  • 132 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Psychological

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About the Book



Honey bees, a failed suicide, and a childhood friend transform Jeff Corley from an obsessive narcissist into a loving partner.



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Jeff Corley, MD, a cosmetic dentist and the eldest sibling of the Corley family was born broken and afraid, lacking what is needed to form a healthy personality. As he grew, family events revealed Jeff's deadly fear of bees, and he became convinced that honey bees hate him and create his misery. At age seven, he accidentally blinds Emmy Lou, his only childhood friend. That tragedy drives his ill-fated need to overcome shame and to make a new identity. Little Jeff fades away, and a new shadow child takes his place, an obsessed child with a narcissistic personality disorder who grew into a self-centered man filled with damaging spiritual pride. Jeff believes that marrying the perfect woman will solve his problems, but the women he finds do not measure up. Then he meets Elissa Fortuna, a strange medicine woman, who removes his deep pain but sends him away with unrequited love. Heartbroken, he attempts suicide by thrashing into honey bee hives, but spiritual forces work through the bees to keep him alive and to tear away his pride. Jeff's hopeful transformation arises from both the natural world and his deepest wound, the blinding of Emmy Lou, the sad event where he first mislaid his love and compassion as a child. Includes Readers Guide.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 132
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Psychological
Publisher: Sunstone Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Conkling
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2018
TCIN: 1011495480
UPC: 9781632932211
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-0336
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: How does Jeff's character evolve throughout the story?

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  • A: Jeff transforms from an obsessive narcissist into a more loving and compassionate individual through various experiences.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The book explores themes of personal transformation, love, and overcoming deep-seated fears and narcissism.

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Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?

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  • A: The protagonist is Jeff Corley, a cosmetic dentist struggling with his identity and personal demons.

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Q: What significant event impacts Jeff's childhood?

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  • A: Jeff accidentally blinds his childhood friend, Emmy Lou, which profoundly affects his self-worth and relationships.

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Q: What role do honey bees play in the narrative?

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  • A: Honey bees symbolize Jeff's fears and ultimately contribute to his spiritual awakening and transformation.

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