A Novel of Memory and Connection
There are moments that do not leave. They remain just beneath the surface, waiting. When two people meet, something shifts, not in a way that can be explained, but in a way that can be felt. A quiet recognition. A sense that something has been here before. What begins as a conversation becomes something more as Nathan and Rima move through moments that feel both new and familiar, discovering that some experiences cannot be measured by time alone. Circle That Remembers is a reflective novel about recognition, connection, and the unseen threads that continue to shape our lives.
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About the Author
Wayne Ezelle is an educator, researcher, and writer. His work has focused on education, leadership, and scholarship, while his writing explores questions about memory, connection, and the experiences that shape our lives. Circle That Remembers is his first novel and reflects an interest in how people influence one another, often in ways that are not fully understood until much later. Through Ezelle Publishing, he develops literary works, academic publications, and curriculum materials for readers, students, and educators.
Questions for Reflection
The following questions are offered for readers and book clubs who may wish to reflect further on the story.
After finishing the novel, what moment or image stayed with you the longest?
The novel opens with the line, “There was a moment before time learned how to move forward.” How did that opening shape your sense of the story that followed?
Before the Prologue, the book includes the Emily Dickinson line, “The soul should always stand ajar.” What meaning did that line take on for you as the story unfolded?
As Nathan and Rima move through their lives, certain moments begin to feel strangely familiar to them. How did those moments influence the way you understood their connection?
The story often pauses on quiet experiences rather than dramatic events. How did those moments shape the atmosphere of the novel for you?
The title Circle That Remembers suggests that experiences may return in unexpected ways. What did the idea of the circle come to represent for you by the end of the story?
Did the Epilogue change the way you interpreted the story that came before it?
What aspect of Nathan and Rima’s relationship resonated with you most?
Available Formats
- Paperback Edition
- Kindle Edition
Purchase Links
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