Lit Amri, Readers’ Favorite

Goods & Effects is about life itself; how to live with loss and pain, and later undertake a search for recovery and purpose. The ordinary moments hide grand life lessons and experiences, ready to be discovered and cherished. The characters are eclectic and wonderfully relatable, complementing Schnupp's frank narrative that is at times raw and touching. Evocative descriptions of otherwise mundane moments make the reading even more engrossing. It's easy to root for Hannah but Darla, the talented deaf artist, captured my attention right away. Being hearing-impaired makes her a better spectator of people, adding a layer of unique complexity to her personality and friendship with Hannah. The story is a tender perspective about human strength and flaws, a moving portrait of what can be lost and gained in return. While there are several, albeit subtle, tense and dramatic scenes, Goods & Effects is ultimately about treasuring life, rediscovering and questioning humanity, and the will to keep moving on.

Soumya Sreehari, Readers’ Favorite.

Goods & Effects captures the beauty of rural life vividly and beautifully . . . Set in the 1960s to the 1980s, Hannah’s story is a refreshing read. The twists and turns say a lot and leave a lot unsaid. Pick up this book to experience the richness of life through a clever woman’s eyes. In the introduction section of Goods & Effects, author Al Schnupp comments that this story was conceived as a screenplay. What a wonderful movie it could be! The setting, the characters, the development are all extremely well crafted. As much as I enjoyed reading the book, I believe it will make a great movie too. For some reason, it reminded me of Steel Magnolias. Hannah Mercer is a woman to be reckoned with. The reinvention of her life after loss touched me greatly. The life she builds, the people she meets, the lives she touches and allows herself to be touched by – these could be stories of anyone. The emotions the stories evoked are real, deep, and timeless. Al has done a brilliant job of capturing the tapestry of Hannah’s life over more than two decades. I recommend it highly for a refreshing read on slices of life.

Vernita Naylor, Readers’ Favorite.

This beautiful, touching story, Goods & Effects by Al Schnupp, which was initially a screenplay, reflects the journey of Hannah Mercer as she makes various decisions on how she will now live her life after the deaths of her family . . . . The reader will experience motivation, persistence, love, and humanity as they continue walking with Hannah over the years through her new life. Change can either be beautiful or frightening, depending upon your perspective. In this book, I enjoyed how the author outlined the various aspects of how Hannah was able to connect with so many throughout her journey in helping her to overcome her loss. Over the years she was able to learn so much about herself and others and develop a new and different understanding of the world around her. Goods & Effects by Al Schnupp is a human interest story due to the various people like Nathan, Wanda, Larry, Vivian, Dewey, Velma, Naomi, and Frank that all gradually became an intricate part of Hannah's new life over the years. With each step Hannah allowed herself to face some things that she would not have otherwise discovered. Get a copy of this book to add to your library.