Tom Parnell will never be accused of indifference, sitting on the fence, or betting both ways. This very fine collection of writings on subjects personal, impersonal, and anti-personal is testament to that. If the man didn't write, I'm not so sure he'd be the nice guy he somehow manages to be. When you're as passionate about expressing an opinion as Tom is, you need a healthy outlet. These poems are that outlet. Having defended the good, bad, and ugly as a litigator, and championed causes black, white and gray, Tom has arrived at a point of view that can be funny, dangerous, cutting, painful and always honest. That's why he never fails to entertain while forcing you to question -- or at least seriously contemplate -- everything you know and believe. Tom would never expect you to take it on faith that his writings will cure what currently ails you, but I wouldn't be lying if I told you that these restless literary ramblings have lifted me up when I'm down, and served as examples of pure adrenaline shot into the butt of indifference. In any language, they're damn good.