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A Hero Dreams
"Ristau's writing is dramatic and poetic . . . The work invites examination of universal themes . . . In the classic tradition of heroic adventures, Ristau richly textures the story with obstacles of sibling rivalry, peer pressure, and bullying, while paving the way for thematic explorations of good vs evil, love and hate, honor, guilt, and forgiveness."
–Foreword Clarion Reviews
Minnesota Attorney Takes a Giant Leap of Faith to Pursue a Lifelong Dream
(St. Paul) – Just five years ago, Mark Ristau of St. Paul, Minn., was in the prime of his career as a corporate attorney. Then what many would call a roadblock popped up. His company was forced to downsize in the wake of a major acquisition, and he was laid off...