Child brides, misguided newlyweds, and lusty middle-aged grandmothers are just a few of the characters Abigail Thomas brings to life in these wise and witty stories about women of all ages trying to deal with love for men, with their families, and with their own lot in life. Thomas presents interesting heroines: there's the girl in "Sisters" who hates her younger sibling for (among other things) her precise memory. In "Seeing Things," Maude, who "wants to be tan the whole year round," and whose "great ambition is to be whistled at on the street," is told by her younger sister, "You look ridiculous smoking with the chicken pox." And then there are the four stories about Buddy and Virginia, who have to drop out of school and get married after she gets pregnant. From sibling rivalry to marital strife, Thomas uncovers the pain, the poignancy, and the belief in love that lie in the hearts of her heroines.
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Welcome to the delightful array of smart and sassy women who valiantly -- and hilariously -- struggle with the eternal battle of the sexes in this gutsy collection of stories.
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A debut collection of short stories about women of all ages and their relationships with men, families and themselves.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Thomas's stories are about women and how they relate to men. A variety of women-young, old, weak, strong, happy, and sad-figure vividly in scenarios that focus on the men, or lack of men, in their lives. Like some relationships, Thomas's stories seesaw between poignancy and slapstick. Her style is fresh and clean, and she captures the adolescent hormonal battle, the accidental pregnancy, the May-December romance, and the casual encounter with wit and humor. Her knowing voice will strike a chord of recognition in most women, and who knows what insights male readers might uncover. Recommended for general audiences.
Joanna M. Burkhardt, Univ. of Rhode Island Coll. of Continuing Education Lib., Providence
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Joanna M. Burkhardt, Univ. of Rhode Island Coll. of Continuing Education Lib., Providence
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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I read about this book in a magazine when it was published. I liked the catchy title so I went out and bought it. When I got it home I immediately began reading the book and couldn't put it down. The book reveals emotions that I could relate to which kept me reading more. I have re-read this book three times and have encouraged my friends to also read it. Once you start the book, you can't put it down!
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quirky stories,
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I really, really liked this book. Is it great literature? No, but it's one heck of a fast read and hard to put down. As a rule, I'm not crazy about the short story category but I found this one addicting. I found myself wishing I could meet some of the characters.
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I read this book a few years ago, and probably finished it in 1 day. It was so funny and wonderful. Her short stories are so well written. The first one is especially hilarious, and brought back "fond" memories of Italian treats from my childhood... an enjoyable, warm book.
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- Safekeeping: Some True Stories from a Life by Abigail Thomas in Front Matter
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott in Back Matter
- Dog Is My Co-Pilot: Great Writers on the World's Oldest Friendship by Bark Editors in Back Matter
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