Sad and Angry Man
Sad and Angry Man by Phillip Good, published by Zanybooks in August 2009, is a 156-page work that explores the tumultuous life of Peter, who grapples with the aftermath of divorce and job loss. As he embarks on a new chapter teaching at an all-black college in the Deep South, Peter quickly finds himself navigating a landscape filled with personal and professional challenges. His initial excitement is overshadowed by anxiety about his new environment, the resentment of senior faculty, and the uncertainty of his position.
Throughout the narrative, readers will witness Peter’s struggles as he seeks solace in his relationship with Peri Mattox, only to face further complications when she chooses to leave him for another woman. The story unfolds through a series of encounters with psychologists, framing Peter’s journey of self-discovery and reflection. This edition delves into themes of identity and belonging, set against the backdrop of a changing academic landscape, while offering insights into the complexities of human relationships.
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Divorce and the loss of his job have left Peter at the mercy of a series of psychologists. Teaching at an all-black college in the Deep South promises a new beginning. Within hours after pulling off the Interstate, Pete has an apartment, an answering service, and a new girl friend, Peri Mattox. But the presence of so many blacks makes him nervous. The woman whose job he’s taking hasn’t left yet and doesn’t plan to. Senior faculty resent his existence. And his cover-your-ass boss makes it clear it’s to be sink or swim. His position at the college seems increasingly temporary. Changes he thought he’d made to his department (accompanied by all the necessary signatures) never materialize. He turns to Peri for comfort, only to find she is leaving him for a woman. The opening chapter of this novel, an invocation, found Peters in the office of a psychiatrist. In the closing chapter, again in a psychiatrist’s office, we view the events of the novel in a completely different light.
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