Words and Wounds

By Mr Oliver Whitefield

Jeremy Sowle is a once-celebrated novelist who now drowns his creativity in bottles of whiskey and regret. Estranged from his family, plagued by writer's block, and teetering on the brink of obscurity, Jeremy is assigned Freda Bedi, a no-nonsense social worker with a sharp mind and a relentless dedication to her clients.
As Freda navigates the mess of Jeremy's chaotic life-his unpaid bills, neglected health, and fractured relationships-she begins to uncover the fragments of the man he used to be. Jeremy, resistant at first, is both irritated and intrigued by Freda's probing questions and her genuine belief that he still has something to offer the world.
What starts as a professional relationship turns into an unexpected partnership. Freda encourages Jeremy to confront the ghosts of his past, face his addictions, and rediscover the words he buried long ago. In turn, Jeremy's acerbic wit and raw honesty force Freda to reevaluate her own motivations and the hidden pain she carries from her own life.
Words and Wounds is a poignant exploration of redemption, the creative process, and the fragile connection between two broken souls trying to find meaning in a world that often feels devoid of it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H38FQRNJ
• ISBN13: 9798198272422
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"