E.T.Milligan Books

The Looking-Glass Self (Paperback)
by E.T. Milligan

Book DescriptionThis novel is a story of a 16-year-old high school student who discovers his true path to self-actualization and success. He uncovers the mysterious existence of this late grandfather's ghost who returns to earth to help him achieve self-esteem in the midst of life’s triumphs and tragedies.
A year after Pepe’s death, Eddie discovers his ghost in the attic of the mansion. The ghost’s image appears capsulated inside an old reversible mirror in the attic. The ghost is the physical image of Eddie but possesses the voice of the grandfather. After revealing to the boy reason for his return from the grave, the ghost gives Eddie an old Indian artifact, a magical medallion presented to his family in the early 1900’s, which enables him to undergo a transformation of his athletic weaknesses.

Overcome by his sudden successes, and defiant to the ghost’s warnings, he soon becomes cocky, brash, and obnoxious. He becomes unpopular and disliked by close friends and family.

While driven by his desires for success, Eddie discovers the pitfalls of this obsession with self-actualization and suffers the heavy cost of ignoring the characteristics of his inner self and turning away from long-lasting friendships.

Will Eddie see his dreams of success revolve in full circle? Will he finally come to understand the true purpose of his grandfather’s spiritual return?

He learns the lessons of teamwork, and success through the intervention of the ghost. The question is, will he learn the lessons in time to help his team win the state championship and save his long lasting friendship?

About the AuthorEdward T.(E.T.)Milligan is a published author of both fiction and non-fiction books as well as an award-winning poet of children and adult poetry. His other books include On Linda, Love, Loss and Renewal, The Case for Human Organ Sharing (Non-Fiction, Inspirational), Inclinations of Fear (Fiction, Young-Adult Adventure), Images of Life (Poetry) and Past The Line (Fiction-Police Drama). He is currently writing the sequel to Past The Line, entitled No Bars To Hold.

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