KissingaTreeSurgeon Format: TradePaperback

Worlds collide in unexpected ways in this collection of short stories exploring identity, relationships, and cultural conflict.

In Kissing a Tree Surgeon, Eleanor Levine presents a series of darkly funny and poignant stories. From the Israeli-Palestinian conflict playing out in New Jersey to a Dutch girl soliciting money on OKCupid, these stories traverse geographical and emotional landscapes. Meet quirky women navigating unconventional relationships, each story offering a glimpse into the complexities of modern life and the search for connection.

Levine's characters grapple with loss, mental health, and the challenges of finding love in a world filled with cultural clashes and personal eccentricities. This collection is for readers who enjoy literary fiction with a humorous edge, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the human condition. Will they find what they are looking for?

Eleanor Levine’s work has been published in more than 80 publications. Her poetry collection, Waitress at the Red Moon Pizzeria, was published in 2016. Eleanor has worked as a journalist and critic and is currently a medical copy editor.