In this spellbinding sequel, art and poetry are weaved into Professor Erasmus Cromwell-Smith's memorable recollection of his life's story. Once more, deviating from the curriculum, he takes his students back to the passionate period in time when, while studying at Harvard, he lived together with the love of his life, Victoria Emerson-Lloyd. The young couple meets book antiquarians throughout New England who become lifelong mentors, sharing with the young couple ancient writings filled with timeless wisdom and magic. "...This magnificent literary creation is a work of art. It is like someone has written the language of my soul. The poems were the stepping-stones and the story of the professor is what linked them together. The book stories were the portals, then the poems transported me to places deep, deep inside. This little great book touched me emotionally everywhere. For me it was like an inspirational box of chocolates. The love story is one we can all relate to, as love is a two-sided coin, and its balance rests on the edge. This book will connect with both serious, casual readers and everyone in general, even the youngest. I predict The Equilibrist will become an American literary classic, and it is my appreciation as a teacher that it will become mandatory reading at the high-school level..." "...This book is a jewel and a masterpiece. The story is a treasure trove of art and poetry, presented through poetic installments weaved with a thrilling story. It describes the nurturing of personal and interpersonal relationships. It touches the very soul of our emotions while causing introspection of our own existence. From the beginning, I felt this intense emotional connection with the story and was quickly lost for hours at a time, reflecting on each sentence's profoundness and wisdom. Then, every time I went back to it, I found myself reading the prior ten pages over and over again..."
