Michael Tremyer 5.0 out of 5 stars There’s a Tortoise in My Hair

There’s a Tortoise in My Hair is a soulful, spiritual memoir disguised as fiction—a tender journey through the life of Cameron Simmons, a sensitive soul shaped by synchronicities, heartbreak, and quiet awakenings. From 1940s Newark to the shores of New Jersey, Calvin Barry Schwartz explores identity, trauma, and the slow unfolding of purpose with poetic honesty. What begins as an odd childhood quirk—a tortoise-shaped head—becomes a lifelong metaphor for inner guidance, resilience, and spiritual curiosity. If you’ve ever asked yourself, Why am I here? or longed for deeper meaning in life’s messiness, this book feels like a whispered answer from the universe. Moving, funny, and deeply introspective—this is a late bloomer’s coming-of-age, perfect for readers drawn to soulful storytelling, second chances, and signs that show up when we’re finally ready to see them.