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Experience the poignant narratives in 'Have Mercy On Us,' an award-winning collection of ten exquisite stories that delve deep into the human condition. Each tale serves as a compelling window into varied lives—touching, intricate, and beautifully crafted. Award-winning author Tim O'Brien praises this collection, describing it as deserving of literary accolades. The characters you will meet range from a father seeking to reconcile with his estranged son in a Kenyan village, to a young woman daring to attend the funeral of a father she never knew, determined to connect with her siblings. You also will encounter a woman facing the challenges of a marriage entwined with betrayal, who seeks her own path to independence. The thoughtful exploration of identity, love, and cultural diversity resonates throughout these narratives, painting an unforgettable picture of life's complexities. Published in 2023 by Regal House Publishing, this beautifully packaged trade paperback is a must-have for any lover of contemporary literature. Shipping for this item is free, and we kindly ask you to allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Delve into a world where stories transport you, and let 'Have Mercy On Us' illuminate your understanding of life's many dimensions.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781646033164
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Regal House Publishing
Description:
"What exquisite stories these are, each of them immaculately composed, each of them powerfully transporting... This book deserves prizes." —Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried
Each of the ten stories in Have Mercy on Us is an illuminating window into a human life. In the way of all the best fiction, these stories enlarge our understanding of what it means to be alive and to love, with characters who leap off the page. In this award-winning collection, the people are varied in age, race, and origin. An old man travels to a village in Kenya in an attempt to bring his estranged son home; against her mother’s wishes, a young woman attends the funeral of the father she never met, hoping to forge a relationship with her eight siblings; a woman long married to a renowned artist whose infidelity is nearly blatant, takes things into her own hands in a brilliantly realized moment of independence; in an imagined, loving portrait, the writer Zora Neale Hurston is shown near the end of her life in 1948, working as a maid in a motel in Ft. Pierce, Florida. These stories are spare and romantic without being sentimental.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781646033164
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Regal House Publishing
Description:
"What exquisite stories these are, each of them immaculately composed, each of them powerfully transporting... This book deserves prizes." —Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried
Each of the ten stories in Have Mercy on Us is an illuminating window into a human life. In the way of all the best fiction, these stories enlarge our understanding of what it means to be alive and to love, with characters who leap off the page. In this award-winning collection, the people are varied in age, race, and origin. An old man travels to a village in Kenya in an attempt to bring his estranged son home; against her mother’s wishes, a young woman attends the funeral of the father she never met, hoping to forge a relationship with her eight siblings; a woman long married to a renowned artist whose infidelity is nearly blatant, takes things into her own hands in a brilliantly realized moment of independence; in an imagined, loving portrait, the writer Zora Neale Hurston is shown near the end of her life in 1948, working as a maid in a motel in Ft. Pierce, Florida. These stories are spare and romantic without being sentimental.