What Readers are Saying About Everyday Epiphanies

 Reader Reviews of

Everyday Epiphanies

By Dick Piazza

“Thoughtful, insightful and entertaining, these are words I would use to describe Dick Piazza’s Everyday Epiphanies. Dick has an extraordinary ability to capture the essence of his friends and family and put into words the specific qualities that make them unique. Being able to see beyond the exterior, understand what may lie within and then create prose that not only captures one’s being but also accentuates it, is one of Dick’s greatest assets.  It is apparent in this wonderful collection of his thoughts about his family and friends.” Ronnie L., Waldwick, NJ

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“This is what love looks like, in print. In a world full of haves and have nots, this tiny emotionally charged book points to what we all can have; loving caring relationships with each other.” Stephen H., West Milford, NJ

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“Everyday Epiphanies is a truly unique piece of work. As the title suggests, Dick uses a combination of poetry and prose to capture the beauty of daily experiences and to honor the integrity of being present for experiences that are extraordinary. After reading this book, I was touched by the devotion and attention to detail that Dick exhibited when describing his relationships and environments. Reading this book was a nice reminder to be present and grateful for the good thing in my life, the things that are beautiful, and the things that are right. I imagine that other readers will come away with similar takeaways and be moved by the stories and observations that Dick shares.” Ashley S., Staten Island, NY

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Hearts Must Be Broken
“Whether you are pondering life’s situation, the desperate need for strength, clarity or comfort, “Hearts Must Be Broken” is a beautiful insightful and provoking poem. Dick’s words create the mindful pictures that remain long after you finish reading. I find myself visiting and revisiting this beautiful piece!” Dot E., Brick Township, NJ

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Bonfire Love
“I have experienced this “temperature change” as the stories we tell ourselves “begin to melt and change shape”.  It is extraordinary… until it isn’t.  And when it isn’t, the fire’s transformative power has had its way with me. Jamie H., Greenwood Lake, NY

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Clearness
“During quiet times, mostly in nature, there have been moments that seemed so absolutely large – tectonic even – that I couldn’t put words to use.  And then, in Clearness, there they were. ‘I feel all and know nothing.’  How grateful I was to read those six words strung together.” Jamie H.,  Greenwood Lake, NY

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“As a reader, I often wonder why writers write what they write? Do they write what they see or what they remember? In reading Dick Piazza’s Everyday Epiphanies believe that when Dick engages in his “conversations that matter” he begins a soul journey with another human being, where he is at once both guide and fellow traveler, traversing terrain that ultimately leads each, one step closer to an authentic self. I think that Dick writes what he sees and what he remembers; however, it is through his unique capacity to lean in and to listen, to build a bridge between what has been and what may be, that allows his co-travelers to pause, ponder and in many cases, to prevail. It’s this moment that Dick records in his Everyday Epiphanies, capturing global perspectives and exotic adventures like a seasoned traveler journaling his personal excursions into the mysterious, the mundane and the marvelous.” Lisa M., Garden City, NY

“Dick Piazza’s Everyday Epiphanies is a beautiful and unique literary work that must be savoured and never rushed. His poems, reflections and love songs make one stop, for a minute, to take time to smell the roses of our oft-time self-imposed, busy schedules, to see the magnificent, individual trees of our crowded, forested days and remind us of the beauty and profound complexity that is intrinsic to our everyday lives, yet which so often goes unnoticed.

All praises to Piazza for a truly inspirational work.” Chris D., New South Wales, Australia. Playwright, Song Writer, Short Story Writer and most recently, author of Benchmarks, a two man play about homelessness.