Work of the World

Work of the World

A newly-retired midwestern couple leaves behind their well-ordered suburban life for a camping trip out west. In Colorado, they become burdened with an unwanted stow-a-away, who leads them to New Mexico, where they become entangled with a collage of characters on the old Route 66. The Work of the World is a light-hearted exploration into cross-cultural understanding and the unfinished business of family and community. Also by A.M. Rivers: Swept Clean, a collection of poetry, autobiographical vignettes, and photography. The Subjects Matter, an exploration of assumptions and judgments we make about schools, students, teachers, and educational policies. When the Sky Sings and the Desert Dances is an invitation to readers of all ages to leave the noise behind and discover solace and sanctuary in nature. How Do You Count the Days? & What Are You Hoping For? interactive books that help young readers reflect on their day, emotions, hopes, and dreams.