The Spirit of the Waynes, by Ethan Cooper
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At the behest of his stepmother, Charlie Wayne, an unemployed banker and baby boomer, visits his 93 year-old father in Florida. Initially, the wealthy and independent Wriston Wayne, the former CEO of a major regional bank, seems as sharp and tenacious as ever. But then Wriston, while parking his Cadillac, loses control and the tippling Charlie, a dutiful son, is obliged to raise this issue: Should his father continue to drive? Subsequent interaction in the Wayne family reveals patterns of tenacity, chicanery, love, and denial, as the men and their wives bargain about the future. This family interaction is The Spirit of the Waynes. Recommended to readers coping with the gradual diminishment of elderly parents or who wonder about the stress of revitalizing a stalled career.
The Spirit of the Waynes, by Ethan Cooper- Amazon Sales Rank: #2353484 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-01
- Released on: 2015-06-01
- Format: Kindle eBook
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night By Gordon Kaye Is there a subject more timely than an aging parent, more poignant that the rippling effect on an the rest of the family, or more complex than the relationship between father and son? Ethan Cooper's latest novel, The Spirit of the Waynes, explores all these issues and more: the decline of the patriarch, Wriston Wayne, an indomitable figure who will not go gentle into that good night; the response of his loyal but conflicted son, Charles, who is simultaneously grappling with the challenges of late middle age; and the divergent interests of Wayne's second wife — all set within the unique eco-system that is senior living in Florida. Among Cooper's strengths as an author is that he captures the complexity and ambivalence that is real life. This novel, his fifth, is no exception: the characters feel fully drawn, the ethical dilemmas authentic and resistant to simple answers, the events and relationships unfold plausibly and gently. Late in the book, there is a scene between father and son on a golf course that expresses the pain and glory of the human condition; it brought tears to my eyes and will haunt me for a long time. Once again, Ethan Cooper has woven a singular story that has universal meaning.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A funny and touching book about a father and his adult son By B. Faber In "The Spirit of the Waynes," Ethan Cooper writes elegantly and with humor about a middle aged man navigating his relationship with his father, and his father's decline in old age. It is a truly great read, both funny and touching.Charlie Wayne, a banker who lives in New York City and suddenly finds himself scrambling to find work, is the son of Wriston Wayne, a tremendously charismatic man who was once a top-tier financial executive, a fact that remains central to his identify many years after he has retired and moved from Minnesota to Florida.The story follows Charlie and his wife, Jane, through two visits to Naples, Florida, the first at the secret behest of Wriston's second wife, Cindy, who is concerned that he should no longer be driving. (The delightfully manipulative Cindy manages to outflank the men in the novel at just about every turn.)Cooper paints fully drawn characters and a vivid portrait of their world with language that is supple and often funny. For example, Charlie is also contending with own aging, and recalls that in his last race -- Charlie is a jogger -- he was passed by a man in a Muppet costume. The rich imagery is another treat sprinkled throughout. Cooper describes the metastasizing suburban sprawl growing over time in Naples, at one point recounting that a lovey mid-century modern house formerly owned by one of Wriston's friends had been replaced by "a mansion with a Spanish-tile roof that fit the site the way a fortress edges its moat."The novel also has powerfully touching moments. At one point towards the end, Wriston winks at Jane as he tries to play golf, his old charm still lingering in a fast-failing body. The reader practically crumples with emotion at the gesture.The book is a triumph, examining themes of denial and the complications of family. Five stars, without question.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Father and Son Cope with Challenges of Aging By K Joanna Anyone who has lived with aging parents will recognize much in “The Spirit of the Waynes”. In this masterful novel, Ethan Cooper captures the drama of a middle age son watching his father attempting to deny the limits imposed by aging. Although the father, Wriston Wayne, has reached the great age of 93, he fights to keep his world from shrinking. He plays golf and bridge much later in life than most of his contemporaries, monitors his investment portfolio and, yes, still drives his car.The son, Charlie, tries to protect his father from the risks and realities he faces as he attempts to deal with his own problem of a declining career in banking --not an ideal profession for a man in his late 50’s. Charlie does what he can to keep his career alive and does what he must to lessen his own sense of opportunity past.Cooper’s principal characters and their family dynamic are rendered with clarity and empathy. Their means of coping with the decline in independence and influence are effective until they run up against real world limits. Tenacity and the will to excel cannot overcome some obstacles.The problems of this aging father and his son are experiences we will all face eventually. The story is poignant, even tragic in parts, but it is not without inspiration. Their fight to carry on helps them achieve a rare longevity, each in his own stage of life.This book, like Cooper’s other 4 novels, is insightful and dynamic. While this story depicts the family dynamic of the Waynes, Cooper’s other novels focus primarily on corporate politics in different business environments and the personalities that thrive, fail or just get by. Family dynamics are secondary but never unimportant in defining the personalities of the principle characters.I highly recommend this book as well as Cooper’s other novels.
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