Kissing the Wind

A deep understanding of unpredictable relationships lives in Kissing the Wind. It s a remarkable story and it reminds me of A. E. Hotchner s humor, spirit, and love of life.
Whoopi Goldberg

[A] well-done gift to readers.  
Dale Singer, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kissing the Wind is haunting. Hotch s artful depiction of human behavior in milieux ranging from the familiar to the exotic drew me in.  
Carole King

Chet s journey as he struggles to adjust to a life completely changed by the downward drive of a tennis ball is a sobering reminder of how fragile our happy existence really is. Yet this book may be most notable for what it isn t. It s not dark and grim; you don t feel as though you ve been pulled through the wringer when you put it down. Chet finds happiness. And you gain new appreciation for the simple, yet most profound things in life that your senses are telling you the truth.  
Wendy Migdal, Fredricksburg Free Lance-Star

I have read all of A. E. Hotchner s work over his illustrious career. For this, his last story, he found the vital spark that kept him so youthful, imaginative, and in search of love for all of his one-hundred-and-two years. Kissing the Wind is his crowning achievement.
Gay Talese

A charming drama. . . . Hotchner s fans will love this endearing capstone to a venerable literary career.  
Publishers Weekly