The Eight Visits

By: Merullo, Roland

In The Eight Visits, Roland Merullo, author of 21 novels and 7 books of non-fiction, ventures into uncharted territory. Part memoir, part spiritual musing, part letter to an as-yet-nonexistent grandchild, this book, in Merullo's own words, is "an exploration of the way the living of life brings us wisdom."

Using eight diverse moments-some tiny, some immense-from his own seven decades on Earth, along with visits from a mysterious figure that represents the innermost aspects of the learning process, Merullo probes the mechanism of personal growth. From the death of a beloved grandparent, to first love, the making of a career, marriage, travel, the birth of children, and ordinary events in between, both painful and joyous, The Eight Visits traces the trajectory of one life against a background of wondering and seeking: What's the point of it all? What is the purpose? How best to spend the time we've been given?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWXHTGQ5
• ISBN13: 9798986626666
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Pfp Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating memoir

Merullo has had a long career having published over 25 books. This memoir relates some stories from his incredible life; he came from modest means and found an escape through education. He mentions his disappointing Peace Corp service; his work in the USSR with the US Information Agency; his struggles to support himself and his family as a novelist. All along the way, he had a spiritual guide that helped him pursue his goals, and helped him understand the complexities of life. A must read for Merullo fans; an excellent introduction to those unfamiliar with his fiction and non-fiction work; and a soul-touching story for those who ponder the greater meaning of life.