Out of My Mind

A book by R. Brian Campbell

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Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2020

This ambitious book captures a wide range of personal experiences, dynamics of situations between people, and the broader socio/cultural / political issues. Themes include persistence in survival, comic frustrations with every day life, the dark side of menacing anger, and the hypocrisy and absurdity in the current political world.

Brian Campbell wrote this just some months ahead of current COVID pandemic and the current climate change havoc, and yet his ‘take’ on the situation nailed it prior to spring /summer of 2020.

Peppered with irony, puns, satire, a touch of horror, and unique perspectives, he moves from the specific to the global — shining the light on many complex issues.

Joan-Dianne Smith

SDD

A Good read!

Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2020

I enjoyed the short stories. Some of the political ones gave me ‘food for thought’. Some stories gave a twist I wasn’t expecting. A good read!

Cheron Long-Landes

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Out of My Mind

January 21, 2021

I met Brian Campbell many years ago through Business Networking. I knew he wrote articles for magazines and helped other business owners with content for their websites, etc. What I never realised was what a multi-facetted mind Brian has! The picture on the front of the book says it all. And this book will have something for everyone, I’m sure. Off-the-wall-funny, spooky and adventurous, political comment and family points of view. To top it all, you can’t live in Winnipeg and NOT talk about the weather, and he does! My favourite story? “Legacy of the Master.” Beautifully told and very interesting, I loved it right to the end. Support local talent and support local businesses……order yours today!

Philip Chiola

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Out of My Mind

December 14, 2020

I just finished reading “Out of my Mind” a collection of short stories by Brian Campbell. I found it entertaining and extremely funny! It would be in your best interest to pick up this book and give it a read!

Marilyn Jestin

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October 11, 2020

Brian’s book held my interest.

Previously I had no interest in political satire-actually had no idea even what it was. Upon reading certain chapters in Brian’s book, I now understand and appreciate this concept of humour.

The chapters about how families’ live and navigate thru less than ideal circumstances-could feel close to home for some of us readers.

A section of Spooky Tales definitely an entertaining experience. Lovers of various Halloween themes will appreciate the darker shades of grey…..well written and easy to visualize the story.

As a writer myself I truly appreciate the time-consuming task of choosing the exact word or phrases needed to convey the author’s precise thoughts and meanings.

Well done Brian.

I do highly recommend purchasing and reading Brian’s unique and personal narrative. Feel the emotional input. Hear what your mind is thinking as you experience this joy of reading. Visualize different situations presented in Living the Adventure.

What would you do?

Respond or React —-you’ll understand the energy Brian presents for our reading pleasure.

Marilyn Jestin.

Tania Kallstrom

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Out of My Mind

June 18, 2020

I’ve read half the book and it’s highly interesting and entertaining I’m enjoying it very much I recommend it to everyone who likes to read and have a bit of a giggle while doing so.

Amazon Customer

a fun light read

Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2020

Thanks Brian for the personal delivery.
I enjoyed the fiction parts the most – brief insights into bigger stories left to the imagination, like a short story is meant to do.
I call it a light read, but it leaves behind some food for thought.

The War of The Wall

Feb 10, 2021 | Out of My Mind

With Donald Trump's second impeachment trial during his one term as President beginning this week, I thought that it would be a good time to do a flashback to the winter of 2018-2019. Here is a story from the Campbell Alternative News section of Out of My Mind. Enjoy....

A Brand New Year, A Brand New Rant

Feb 3, 2021 | Out of My Mind

With everything that has already happened in 2021, I thought it may be a good time to look back at a New Year's 2018 story I wrote in the My Political Viewpoint section of Out of My Mind and see how things have changed, and how much has stayed the same. So without...

Frozen, The Winnipeg Edition

Feb 3, 2021 | Out of My Mind

Hello all. Here is a story from the Seasonally Speaking section of Out of My Mind that suits our current weather. Enjoy. Frozen, The Winnipeg Edition Baby, it’s cold outside! No, I’m not attempting to offend anyone. The reason I say it is because in Winnipeg it is,...

Planning the Perfect Christmas

Dec 3, 2020 | Out of My Mind

Remember way back in 2019, where we could actually gather in large family groups to celebrate the holidays? Here is a story from the All in the Family section of Out of My Mind that may remind you that those family gatherings didn't always run smoothly. Enjoy. ...

What the Dickens

Dec 3, 2020 | Out of My Mind

Two things are foremost in our minds right now; Christmas and outgoing US President, Donald Trump. Here is a story from the Short Shorts section of Out of My Mind that touches on both of those topics. Enjoy. What the Dickens President Donald Trump was woken up...

Peace on Earth

Nov 24, 2020 | Out of My Mind

As Remembrance Day is just past, and Christmas is coming up, I am posting a story from the Living the Adventure section of Out of My Mind that actually applies to both. Enjoy. Peace on Earth The heat was stifling. It had rained just before sundown, but that only added...

The End is Near

Nov 9, 2020 | Out of My Mind

The amazing weekend we just had reminded me of another November we had, four years ago, which I wrote about in the Seasonally Speaking section of Out of My Mind. Here is a bit of a preview. Enjoy. The End is Near What a November! The 10th of November, 2016 was...

Haunting Music

Oct 13, 2020 | Out of My Mind

With Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to move along to the next upcoming seasonal event, my personal favourite, Halloween. Here is my tribute to Halloween from the Seasonally Speaking section of Out of My Mind. Enjoy. Haunting Music Halloween means different things...

Ode to October

Oct 6, 2020 | Out of My Mind

As we say goodbye to September, I think it's time to post a fall story from the Seasonably Speaking section of Out of My Mind. Enjoy. Ode to October And so, the end is near, and now I face, another winter; My friends, I say it clear, PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!!! Sorry about...

The Great Wall

Sep 24, 2020 | Out of My Mind

More to think about before the November 3rd, US election. Another story from the My Political Viewpoint section of Out of My Mind. The Great Wall During his 2016 campaign, United States President, Donald Trump proudly claimed, “I will build a great wall and nobody...

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Out of My Mind

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A Brand New Year, A Brand New Rant

Frozen, The Winnipeg Edition

Planning the Perfect Christmas

What the Dickens

Peace on Earth

The End is Near

Haunting Music

Ode to October

The Great Wall

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