Hazel’s choice for September is “Driftwood”, a new book by an accomplished and prolific author, tutor, poet, and friend to many. Aled Lewis Evans has once again excelled in producing short stories and monologues originally written in Welsh and in this collection, translated into English for enjoyment beyond language barriers. He has a great perception of the workings of minds and trials of the great public, both as individuals and as a body.
With each page being an absolute delight in insight into the lives of others, my personal choice has to be “Early at Service”. Guaranteed to make one smile in recognition of the characters portrayed in this edifying observation. Thoroughly recommended. E-mail Hazel for details.
Having attended the book launch of “Driftwood” in Wrexham Library, North Wales, a fellow member of Rhyl Writers’ Group Carolyn A Davies has written a poem describing Aled’s virtues and talents, entitled, of course “Aled Lewis Evans”….
A – Accomplished Author. Acquiescent Adjudicator
L – Literary Leader and Linguist
E – Eminent Eisteddfodwr
D – Devotee of the Divine
L – Laid-back Listener
E – Enthusiastic Educator
W – Wales’ own Writer of Welsh
I – Inspirational and Imaginative
S – Sentient Scribe yn Saesneg
E – Engaging Erudite Enigma
V – Valuable Vanguard
A – Affable Acquirer of Achievements
N – Natural Native Narrator
S – Skilled and Savant Sage
C. A. Davies
June 2010
Aled Lewis Evans and Carolyn Davies
(L-R) Aled Lewis Evans, Alice and Carolyn at booklaunch of Driftwood