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In ancient China, the union of a woman to a man was sacred. A cherished event surrounded by agreements, expectations, and the worthiness of young men coming of age. In SOULBOOKS, not only the living play a role; but the soulbooks (butterflies) are an intricate part of the vast circle of life, from one life to the next. The harvest feast of the powerful Suoing Family is built around the custom of a father finding a suitable husband for his daughter. The suitors present their gifts and compete for favour with music, firedancers, feasting, and the presentation dances by the delicate daughters of the Suoing. The Soulbooks (butterflies) observe and mingle with the living in their mysterious form. They are ever-present through life, death, love, and the formation of new life, bringing a new reality to worthy souls.

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Gratton, as he prefers to be addressed, resides in Naples, Florida. He is a President's Scholar (4.0) gpa college graduate. Gratton enjoys amatuer oil painting, walks on the beach, cinema, broadway plays, and renowned music performers. Gratton's first novel SOULBOOKS A CHINESE FAIRYTALE was written while pursuing a second degree in English Literature. Gratton confides that the secret to productivity as a writer is whole bean coffee, cigars, and wine while watching sunset. Gratton's affinity for butterflies stems back to his childhood. His fascination with historic Chinese mysticism comes from studies of world religions during his young adult life.

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