A Simple Twist of Fate

In the touching novel A Simple Twist of Fate: Destiny, David Greene’s life is changed instantly.His brother, Josh, and sister-in-law, Honey, are killed in a terrible car accident. The only survivor is their three-year-old daughter, Ariel, who was saved by being in her child car seat.Ariel becomes David’s ward, his child, his life.David’s lonely existence as a writer is gone forever. He struggles to overcome the grief that he and his niece are suffering. He must also face the day-to-day difficulties of becoming a parent to Ariel, as they both transition to a new life together.The transformation of David to a loving adult and father is painful, moving, but above all, inspirational. He also learns that life isn’t through pitching him curveballs. When David meets Rose, a nurse, they pursue a whirlwind courtship and marry.A Simple Twist of Fate tells how one moment in time can change everything. This story is about fate, karma, life.(About the Author)Gary D. Chattman calls himself a jack-of-all-trades and master of most. He has written 15 published books and has also been a teacher/administrator; camp director; lifeguard; professional concert pianist; Bar/Bat Mitzvah teacher (outside of Hebrew school with 300 students); a principal of Hebrew schools; a salesman; drama director in Bronx high schools; producer; originator of his own theater group; politician (elected representative 11th Ward, Yonkers); and writer of hundreds of Jewish plays for children. Today he is a prolific writer. He believes his biggest success is being married this year, 2021, for 50 years, to his wife, Patti. He is the proud father of a teacher and an entrepreneur, and the proud grandpa to Ryan, age 15; Noah, age 9; Zachary, age 6; and Lila, age 1-1/2.