CHARLIE'S TALE: THE GREAT QUESTIONS OF LIFE AND DEATH is more than a wonderfully written short novel. It is a mystery of adventure & learning skillfully wrapped around an intriguing dialogue on worldly religious beliefs and practices. CHARLIE'S TALE is Ann Anovitz's thinking about the great questions of life and death. Where did we come from? Who or what made us? Are we, over a great time, becoming more civilized? Will we ever lose or overcome our primordial, Neanderthal instincts? What is God teaching us and what kind of future does he have in store for us? ANOVITZ and a friend studied the Old Testament for over six years and their deep and prolonged discussions give rise to the thoughts delightfully presented in this distinctive and shrewd adventure. ANN ANOVITZ lives in Tucson, Arizona. She is a long-time Commercial Real Estate executive, avid community volunteer and a skillful writer. In addition to CHARLIE'S TALE, Ann is the author of the GRANDMA ANNIE'S STORIES FROM THE GARDEN CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES. The innovative series is designed to be a unique educational reading experience for both English and Spanish speaking children. With a simple 180 degree flip, the child can move from one version of the story to the other. The first title of the series, COWBOY JOSE AND PINTEROO was released in August 2014. The second book titled, WIGGA POO'S SOCCER TEAM, is scheduled to be released in January 2015.