Writers harvest
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Writer's Harvest is a compilation of 22 short stories donated to support Share Our Strength [SOS], a nationwide relief effort to end hunger; proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit this nonprofit organization. Noted authors have contributed previously unpublished stories for inclusion in this anthology. Barbara Kingsolver's "Fault Lines" is about a widow in California who realizes she has no control over either her life or the universe. Amy Bloom's "Hold Tight" is a poignant tale of a teenager whose mother is dying of cancer. Lee Smith describes the mother of a murderer in "Fried Chicken." Reynolds Price depicts his first Christmas away from home during "A Christmas in Rome." And Molly Giles describes the experience of a young couple visiting Mexico in "Beginning Lessons." All of the stories are creative and interesting, and buying the book will support a good cause. Recommended.-Stephanie Furtsch, Purchase Free Lib., N.Y.
Writer's Harvest is a compilation of 22 short stories donated to support Share Our Strength [SOS], a nationwide relief effort to end hunger; proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit this nonprofit organization. Noted authors have contributed previously unpublished stories for inclusion in this anthology. Barbara Kingsolver's "Fault Lines" is about a widow in California who realizes she has no control over either her life or the universe. Amy Bloom's "Hold Tight" is a poignant tale of a teenager whose mother is dying of cancer. Lee Smith describes the mother of a murderer in "Fried Chicken." Reynolds Price depicts his first Christmas away from home during "A Christmas in Rome." And Molly Giles describes the experience of a young couple visiting Mexico in "Beginning Lessons." All of the stories are creative and interesting, and buying the book will support a good cause. Recommended.-Stephanie Furtsch, Purchase Free Lib., N.Y.
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