Echoes in the Hourglass is a deeply personal and poetic memoir told through seven evocative chapters that trace the emotional journey of a man navigating heartbreak, addiction, spiritual reckoning, and the quiet resilience of love. Through lyrical prose and cinematic imagery, James transforms fragments of memory into mythic scenes-where cardinals become messengers, mirrors reflect more than faces, and hourglasses mark the passage of pain and grace.

From the innocence of childhood in Skip Past Spring to the haunting reflections of Lake Charles Do You Still Remember Me?, each section builds on the last, revealing a soul in search of meaning amid chaos. The collection blends raw confession with symbolic storytelling, drawing inspiration from music, film, and literature to create a tapestry of emotional truth.

Ultimately, Echoes in the Hourglass is not just a story of loss-it's a testament to survival, transformation, and the enduring power of love, especially maternal love, which shines brightest in the final chapters. It's a book for anyone who's ever searched for light in the aftermath of darkness.