Inspiration, emotion, and perception come in many different forms. Expressing them all, somehow, is the hardest part. Uncommon Kaleidoscopes is a book of poetry and short stories based on the collected writings of twenty-one-year-old Brian Mahoney. Taken from his life experiences-from childhood through college-Brian's work brings to life tales of love, hardship, friendship, self-conscious awareness, and creative thought. Seeking to lend clarity to his "coming of age" path, he sets the tone for a deeper look into the many ways of finding oneself.