The Book of Lesser Traumas is a non-linear autobiography of a life well lived. Sometimes outrageous, at other times heartbreaking, The Book of Lesser Traumas explores ideas of right and wrong, caring too much, and coping with tragedy. The opening tale explores the time when the author joined the Communist Party USA, creating a propaganda press, only to be thwarted by a small group of religious fanatics. From humor to black comedy to an exploration on the modern meaning of death, The Book of Lesser Traumas is equal parts compelling and heartbreaking. It is a snapshot of a life incomplete but still deeply reflected. Infinitely relatable, the book invites the reader to join them on a unique journey. Author Bio - Author's Biography - Carey Gable has published short stories and poetry regularly for the past twenty years in various journals, magazines, and collections. He is a featured author for Down Home East Texas magazine and has worked as a music and film critic, sports reporter, and professional wrestling writer.