Glimmer of Hope

By François Sigrist

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966034007
• ISBN13: 9780966034004
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Averette Pubns Inc
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

"Glimmer Of Hope" shines with optimism

How does one go from being a top master chef to an up and coming fiction writer? Just ask Francois Sigrist, former master chef and author of the new book, "Glimmer Of Hope". A pinch of patience, a dash of creativity, a heaping spoonful of confidence will probably be found among his recipes for success. A native of Switzerland, Sigrist was trained in Europe as a master chef. He practiced this profession for over twenty five years, with positions in France, Germany, Italy, England, Canada, Central and South America and the United States. Among his clients have been Queen Elizabeth of England, and the Rolling Stones. Seeking a way to unwind, Sigrist discovered writing in his journal helped him to relax after his hectic days. He has devoted the last several years to documenting his impressions of people, places and human behavior. This first novel, "Glimmer Of Hope", reflects his observations and contacts with people all over the world, and the lessons he has learned from his experiences. "Glimmer of Hope" is a unique work in its lack of overt obscenity and stand against drugs, and its admirable attempt to build self-confidence and esteem through a strong, positive storyline. Another unique feature of "Glimmer of Hope" is the clues to a mystery contest which are woven into the plot of the story. The tale deals with the misadventures of Alex Beard and his struggle for wholeness after suffering the loss of a twin brother, estrangement from his father, and life-threatening hardships faced while living on the streets. Throughout his battles against enemies who prove to be more than human, and with the help of an interesting assortment of mortal friends and guardian angels, Alex searches for his way home. Clues scattered throughout the story help the reader to discover for themselves the place where Alex calls home. Readers who figure out where Alex's hometown is are encouraged to enter a contest, with a grand prize of $25,000. Contest rules, listed in the back of the book, give the dealine for entries as December 31, 1998. Readers can check out an example of the clues on the publisher's website at www.treasurebook.com, in addition to learning more about the author and the book. Francois Sigrist surely has come across the right recipe for creating books with the power of positive thinking as the main ingredient. Readers of "Glimmer of Hope" will come away with a feeling of satisfaction, and possibly a little bit richer.