Useless Miracle

A Novel

By: Barry Schechter

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Paperback | 12 January 2021

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336 Pages

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A classic, smart comedy about a meek college professor who achieves one of mankind's most fervent wishes: the ability to fly.

College professor George Entmen has been granted what he calls a "useless miracle" -- he can fly, but only three inches off the ground and very, very, very slowly. Plus, he has to put his arms out in front of him like Superman. But when word leaks out that he's acheived one of mankind's greatest desires, George finds himself in a caught in a world of exploitive friends, angry magicians, and non-stop media attention.

About the Author

Barry Schecter is the author of the novel The Blindfold Test. His short fiction, poetry, and criticism have appeared in the Paris Review, the Chicago Tribune, and the Chicago Review. He's a lifelong resident of Chicago.

Industry Reviews

"You might think it'd be difficult to contemplate philosophical matters with your nose four inches from the carpet, but Barry Schechter, writing with an incisive eye, a spry mind, and a towering heart, not only pilots us through a turbulent set of Big Questions but even arrives at the answers, arguing sublimely for the value of living a dignified life in hilariously undignified times."
-Jeremy P. Bushnell, author of The Weirdness

"One of the funniest novels I've ever read. I dare you not to love this book - not to hoot out loud at every page, nor marvel at the novel's poignant social satire, genuine warmth, and careening twists and turns. Useless Miracle is a necessary wonder."
-Christopher Boucher, author of How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive

"Schechter deftly balances lush and descriptive prose with humorous dialogue, creating a complex plot from a mundane miracle and a cast of witty characters."
-The Arkansas International

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