As the great Mel Brooks said, "e; Humor is just another defense against the universe"e; - and in these chaotic times, an irreverent and chaotic book like When the Rains Came, will definitely help you gird your loins AND laugh your head off. This entertaining collection of flash fiction, has been mysteriously spun out of the very deep, extended, chaotic, intense, personal experiences of a unique, one-of-a-kind person. David Wolinsky is a retired army officer, an entertainment attorney, restaurateur, businessman, a former memeber of Mensa, and currently, a writer who lives in the Pacific Northwest with his cat Barney.If you are seeking a Zagat-style description, Wolinsky' s work has been described as, "e; well-crafted,"e; "e; surprising,"e; and "e; highly entertaining."e; He' s been compared to Mel Brooks, and it has been said that he offers "e; some of the best Jewish humor of recent times."e; His "e; brand of funny"e; was so good it even caused someone to "e; publicly snort chicken noodle soup out of my nose."e;