Daniel Duke’s latest novel: Pursuit of Happiness
Dr. Daniel Duke, a professor emeritus at UVa, released a new novel, Pursuit of Happiness, in late June. It joins two earlier novels — Man Camp (2022) and River of Dreams (2023). His author profile explains that “his novels address important issues, ranging from what it means to be a man in the 21st century to whether pursuing happiness is worth the effort.”
The Amazon “blurb” for The Pursuit of Happiness gives a peek into the story:
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are words cherished by many Americans. Dwight Freeman, recently retired history professor, is not so sure, however, that pursuing happiness is a worthwhile enterprise. As the world starts to return to something close to normal after two years of COVID-19-induced hibernation, Dwight finds himself searching for something meaningful to do. Even after meeting Martina, a delightful woman ten years his junior, at a college reunion, he continues to believe that seeking happiness ultimately results in disappointment. It remains to be seen whether he’ll give Martina the opportunity to prove him wrong.