Description
‘Beulah Land’ is the Biblical valley of blessed rest and peace; the welcome oasis following an arduous desert sojourn; triumphant entry into promised lands. J D Buckley’s second novel is unique in its capacity to bridge the gaps between two worlds; that which is seen and the invisible; the realms of flesh and the spirit; the attitudes of faith and doubt; the known and the unknowable. The author’s imaginative characters are as diverse as they are unusual; an empty-nesting couple longs to breathe new life into a stagnant relationship; a heroic family pet struggles with her own mortality; a conflicted widowed poltergeist drifts from her traditional moorings of faith and family; an upstart band of gospel bluegrass musicians strives for success against tremendous odds. Each finds itself engaged in an inward struggle toward transition, to cross over into Beulah Land; but shares one-with-another, the common bonds of community and heartfelt support.The story chronicles the pilgrims’ progress of a highly unusual extended family; some from the here and now, and others from further down the family tree. The fast-paced narrative will keep you amused and entertained, except during those special times of quiet introspection; when you will be encouraged to carry on with your own transitions. From the scrub oak back lots of rural Tennessee, to the bright lights and honky-tonks of the bustling Music City, this is one joyride you won’t want to miss.
