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A collection of short stories populated with heroes great and small, outsiders and inmates, disfigured, disenchanted, and quietly triumphant
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Ten short stories examine the courage and loneliness of misfits in a society that demands conformity. In "Faith," an emotionally troubled girl attaches herself to a vulnerable psychologist. In "Superstitions," a small child takes on responsibility for her younger, epileptic brother. "Understanding" makes us look at an very old woman through the eyes of her ancient poodle. Other characters include a giant woman in a small town, residents of a shelter for disturbed adolescents, a pair of recovering alcoholics. La Chapelle writes with humor, and her compassion is contagious. This first collection is recommended for public libraries.Maurice Taylor, Brunswick Cty. Lib., Southport, N.C.
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From Publishers Weekly
In this first collection, the perspective is largely shaped by locale--the Great Lakes region. PW praised the "power and subtle craftsmanship" of 10 tales that disclose the small victories of outsiders.
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- PublisherVintage
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0679724575
- ISBN 13 9780679724575
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages243
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