J M Styron

Letters from Ocracoke J M Styron

"Letters from Ocracoke" traces a young man's pilgrimage into the depths of his own soul, highlighting the best and worst of humanity along the way. On a tucked away North Carolina island, Holden finds a long craved sense of belonging in the arms of a surrogate family and a love which transforms the landscape of his life in unexpected ways. It is a journey which increasingly takes Holden inward and outward, his life tide ushering the young dreamer onto the sandy shores of Ocracoke Island, pulling him from the quaint fishing village to the bustling metropolitan life of Seattle, and depositing him once more on the Outer Banks like a piece of well worn sea glass. The read is as emotionally diverse as Holden's experience. Strong and inspiring characters, alluring coastal settings, comedic relief, and unpredictable plot developments meld with heart-wrenching insights to create an experiential read that explores issues of faith, religiosity, domestic violence, mental health, sexuality, hope and abiding love.