Elgin J Dobbins: 16 books

QUESTION:  ARE THERE DIFFERENT REALITIES?  This short story explores the possibility of alternative realities.  An unfortunate loss, a desire to put things right, and a need to do something in the face of an insurmountable roadblock; these are the foundations of Elgin J. Dobbins’...

Anyone maybe used anytime for a higher good.  This short story provides an interesting and unique look at greatness.  A man named Randy Booth receives an e-mail that changes his life for all time.  This unusual and thought provoking allegory is another of Elgin J. Dobbins’ short...

NO MATER WHAT, EACH PERSON IS VALUEABLE.  This story says that those who are blind can see the world too.  Looking for a hero?  Don’t count Mary Ann out simply because she is blind.  This is the foundation of Elgin J. Dobbins’ story entitled “The Blind Shall See.” ...

This is my second book of quotations: hence, Year Two.  The quotations, as was the first book, contained in this book were drawn from many sources.  Again most of them are from me.  Over the years, my wife and I counseled numerous individuals while in the military.  Many of the...

The quotations contained in this book were drawn from many sources.  Of course most of them are from me.  Over the years, my wife and I counseled numerous individuals while in the military.  Many of the quotations that we coined were authored and used to aid in the task of guiding...

This is my fourth book of quotations: hence, Year Four.  The quotations in this book, as were in the first three books, contain quotations drawn from many sources.  Although this is the fourth book of quotations from me, this is not a series of books; each book stands on its own. ...

The Following are a few samples of the types of quotations contained within this book, the ones you are about to read are representative of what the book contains only.  The first one is the only actual quotation from the book: DAY 9 “When a country has more givers than takers,...

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS EVERYDAY.  This story provides inspiration and a compelling must read for the romantic.  A desperate and lonely housewife, a strange accident, and a mysterious stranger; these characteristics and event are all part of this story entitled “Stranger In My House”. ...

An old man in the December of his life, a fear of death after a long life and the hopelessness of a lost soul headed for purgatory. These are the elements a new tale entitled “The Foolish Man.”  The account tells the story of Peter Doubletree who is on his death bed in a hospital waiting...

To the ordinary observer, Gilbert Bloomington is the normal business executive.  However, he is more than that.  He is someone you don’t want to occasion upon if you are looking for sympathy and help.  He is hard as nails, cold as steel, and mean as a junk yard dog.  His pleasant...

The world is a great and wondrous creation.  Man has attempted to quantify much of it throughout his existence.  To some extent he has been successful from the simplest to a few of the complicated functions.  Many have escaped, or better yet, immersed themselves into an esoteric world...

“A Dance With The Devil” is a kind of prediction of what could happen in the future.  It is the story of an individual who thought he could do it all.  Over the millennia, man has brought himself to a point scientifically where he has or is attempting to tame, harness, or master the...

This short story chronicles the story of Merrill Rivera when he is put in a situation where the survival of he and his friends depends upon his personal will and toughness. The storyline opens with Merrill preparing to go to work; he works for a lending institution.  During the course of the...

About the Book:  Human beings are at their best when they are confronted with situations that seem hopeless.  Detective Lieutenant Michael Dun stepped into one of these situations when he was reassigned to the homicide division.  He is a nineteen-year veteran of the police department...