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Wild World Kindle Edition

by Peter S. Rush (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Beverly Hills Book Awards Winner 2018 for Social/Political Change and Northeast Regional Fiction!
Independent Press Award Winner 2018 for New Fiction (Debut)!

“A deftly crafted and inherently engaging read from cover to cover, Wild World is an extraordinary and impressively entertaining read from beginning to end …” —Midwest Book Review

“(Wild World) is so very pertinent to our time that reading it brings into sharp focus those flaws in our present political condition: change is not only possible, but inevitable.” —San Francisco Review of Books

"Wild World is a crime novel, a love story and a mystery all rolled into one… well written and keeps your attention." —Peace Corps Journal

“An intricate and captivating read throughout…. with the kind of narrative twists that prove wholly addictive…Wild World proves an extraordinarily powerful debut from Peter Rush.” —Book Viral

Set against the backdrop of the protest era of the 1970s, an idealistic Brown University grad postpones law school to be near his girlfriend and takes a job in Providence as a police officer - but when he discovers corruption in the department, his determination to overturn the system holds unexpected consequences for his own life.
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Adeftly crafted and inherently engaging read from cover to cover, Wild World isan extraordinary and impressively entertaining read from beginning to end --and showcases author Peter S. Rush as having a genuine flair for originality." --Midwest Book Review

"Author Peter Rush vividly recreates those times andfaithfully captures the mood on campuses around the country during thosetumultuous years of protest against the Vietnam War." "Wild World is a crime novel, alove story and a mystery all rolled into one... well written and keeps yourattention." --Peace Corps Journal

"(Wild World) is so very pertinent to our time that reading it bringsinto sharp focus those flaws in our present political condition: change is notonly possible, but inevitable. Peter Rush is a sensitive and powerful writerwhose future in American literature seems secure with the publication of thisdebut novel." --San Francisco Review ofBooks

"An intricate andcaptivating read throughout.... with the kind of narrative twists that provewholly addictive...Wild World proves anextraordinarily powerful debut from Peter Rush." --BookViral

"A rivetingexploration of one man trying to change a corrupt system from within... Rush'sagile writing is impressive." --ClarionReview

"This is a well-writtennovel, one rich in period detail and dramatically dynamic." --Blue Ink Review

"Afascinating read... Interspersed with vivid snapshots of the political,cultural, and social climate, the novel captures the zeitgeist of the 1970swith absolute candor and exhaustive detail." --Brown Daily Herald

"Set inthe volatile days of the early 1970s, this superbly-written work is anabsorbing story of youthful ambition tempered by real life." --TheBookLife Prize


"Though Wild World isset in the '70s, it brings to light parallels between that era's cultural andpolitical climate and today's tempestuous climate... Rush's greatest strengthas a writer is his celerity. He is able to transition from scene to sceneswiftly, propelling the plot forward at a rapid rate."--Wiki Lit


"Thestrength of Wild World is its focus,Steve is unflinching and nearly Job-like as he maneuvers not to just take downthe corrupt but raise up the incorruptible."
--Misanthropester"A riveting exploration of one man trying to change a corrupt system from within... Rush's agile writing is impressive." Foreward Reviews
"WILD WORLD takes us inside the Vietnam era on campus, and the author captures it perfectly. The devastating effects to the innocent are all here, especially upon those who try to set things to right." -Mary Ann Tirone-Smith author of Girls of a Tender Age

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The country was deeply divided, there were protests in the streets and the President was a polarizing figure - not today - 1970. There is so much about the time that resonates today captured in a great love story.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0771V5NTC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prior Manor Press; 1st edition (November 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1836 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Peter S. Rush is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Florida. He was a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, Peace Corps volunteer and a police officer. He is currently CEO of a global management firm.

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    Peter S. Rush is a graduate of Brown University and University of Florida. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, Peace Corps volunteer and police officer. He is current CEO of a global management firm. He is the author of the award winning debut novel "Wild World." www.petersrush.com

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S. J. Main
4.0 out of 5 stars I recommend it to those who enjoy war-related stories and history.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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Wild World by Peter S. Rush is a historical fiction set in the 1970s and is about Steve Logan, a college student, protesting the authority and the Vietnam war. His intentions are pure, and wanting peace is no crime, but when four students at Kent State University are killed by the National Guard troops, Steve understands that he has to get involved in order to make a change.
Steve gives up law school and joins the city’s police department, and never looks back. As you read along, Steve’s personality and character are understood more, and you get to bond with his thoughts and intentions. His determination is what carries the story forward, and it signifies the essence of the story.

The book is filled with mystery, crime, and love. The concept of the story and its historical facts are accurate, and this adds to the authenticity of the tale. I recommend it to those who enjoy war-related stories and history.
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Harry Schmitz
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Take on the Status Quo
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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“Wild World” is a coming-of-age story that captures the spirit of the late sixties and early seventies magnificently. It will ring true for those who were there and will inspire their grandchildren. The book implicitly asks the age-old questions: What is a drop out? What does it mean to take the road less traveled? The book title and chapter names are adapted from inspiring songs precisely from the timeline of the events. The songs will elicit wistful, nostalgic sighs from older readers. For younger readers, who may have never heard those songs, there is a play list available.
The story begins with news of the May 4, 1970 shooting of unarmed college students at Kent State University, an event that deeply affects Stephen Logan, a gifted student about to graduate from Brown and study law at Georgetown.
Naturally, for Logan, the only sensible response is to join the local police force! College graduates on the police force were unusual then and the thought of an Ivy League graduate on the police force was ludicrous. Yet somehow Logan makes it work. He is accepted by the men in blue and over time, oddly enough, he even fits in. The story seems to take up where “Hair” left off, with the hippie tribe leader drafted into the army. The idealistic values of the counterculture are set on a collision course with a corrupt status quo.
Police work is not done in an ivory tower. The vignettes about police work are not belabored or clichéd but rather refreshing. Not being a police officer, I do not know how a policeman would react to these vignettes. In any case, they serve to contrast the harsh realities of police work with the bubble of academia. “Looking at life from both sides” is one of the main themes of this novel, and it makes the story especially engaging.
Suffice it to say, the plot thickens chapter by chapter until it seems ready to explode! The novel delivers. The final chapters create an emotional wallop that will not soon be forgotten by the readers. The character development and plot are very satisfying. This story goes further than an exercise in plot in character development. It has the elements of a “morality play” that dramatizes the battle between Good and Evil but it is not preachy or hypocritical. Logan is not free of flaws, which makes him a sympathetic character and creates tension. At times, it is hard to tell whether Logan is acting for the greatest good or his own self-interest. He can be a tough cop but he retains his integrity and cares about the people around him, even though they might not always understand him.
This reader feels that the story has the visuals and dialogue that could be the basis of a meaningful and entertaining film. The world would be a better place if this book were widely read and adapted into film to be viewed by people from all walks of life.
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Art Stevens
4.0 out of 5 stars Ambiguities, Doubts and Compassion -- Lives in the '70's.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
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The seventies were an eventful decade. There was the Vietnam War and its effect on American culture and values. There were radical protest groups protesting everything from racism to capitalism. And during the seventies a U.S. president resigned because of the Watergate scandals. Anger and protest filled the air. All of this is captured brilliantly in Peter Rush's novel "Wild World."

Rush's new novel epitomizes the passions, the joys, the venom and the mindset of the seventies. It has a wonderful love story. It has a tortured protagonist, a young man who wants to do good but initially goes about it the wrong way. The novel is about the misuse of power, the struggles of the oppressed and the rush to the almighty buck. The book has a genuine hero who sees the world for what it is and dares to act. Rush has a way with words. His narrative is terse and well paced. He never struggles for a word. It comes naturally and in context. This is a novel of brutality and love. Of abuse of power and justice. It epitomizes the mindset of young people in this decade who seek truth, a meaningful life and life's answers. I couldn't put this book down. And when I did I sat for a long time and thought about it. It's a haunting book with insights into human behavior that I will carry forward.
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Kibetious
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Historical Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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Steve Logan listens to the advice from Sergeant Durk that the best way to bring about reform is from the inside. His decision to join law enforcement is not without immediate consequences, as his girlfriend Roxy Fisher is against it. But I liked how Steve was determined and even knew that he would need to go an extra mile if he was to bring about change. This was one of the best instances in the book; "But evidence didn’t matter; it could be created, or it could disappear—that was one lesson he had learned early on the force."
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Stephanie Reida
3.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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Having just graduated from Brown, Peter S. Rush's protagonist, Steve Logan, faces the question of what to do next. Many around him talk about change, but Steve is a person of action. He decides his best option for changing a corrupt system is from the inside by becoming a cop. This places him in a situation of feeling out of touch with his old friends, but not having full acceptance of his new world. This book leaves readers thinking about what it means to make a positive change in society. This book does use strong language and addresses themes that may not be appropriate for all readers.
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Rosie Ziarnik
4.0 out of 5 stars Best Historical Fiction Read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
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This book attacks topics such as morality and personal integrity head-on. Change takes courage, and determination is necessary to initiate change. During the Vietnam War, the United States faced many controversial issues. In this book, you will see how the main character navigates through riots and protests, as well as police brutality. The police brutality is brought to you from the main character's perspective, as he's an officer himself. Focus is key when a person is motivated to make a change, and the determination and mind-set of the main character, Steve, has an immaculate drive and perserverance to do what he believes will make a change for the better.
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