Author: Rosa Mary Redding Mikels
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Explore the rich tapestry of human experience with "Short Stories for High Schools" by Rosa Mary Redding Mikels, a captivating collection that resonates with readers of all ages. Delve into a diverse array of narratives that span the spectrum of human emotion, from heartwarming tales of love and friendship to poignant reflections on loss and redemption. With her keen eye for detail and evocative prose, Mikels transports readers to worlds both familiar and fantastical, inviting them to contemplate life's mysteries and complexities. Themes of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning thread through each story, offering readers a deeper understanding of the human condition and the myriad ways in which we navigate the challenges of existence. Mikels' stories are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter them. Character analysis reveals the depth and complexity of Mikels' protagonists, from the young lovers grappling with societal expectations to the elderly widower confronting his own mortality. Through their struggles and triumphs, readers gain insight into the universal truths that unite us all, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. The overall tone and mood of the collection vary from story to story, reflecting the diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within its pages. From the whimsical to the profound, Mikels' storytelling prowess shines through, captivating readers with her ability to evoke laughter, tears, and everything in between. Renowned for its accessibility and universal appeal, "Short Stories for High Schools" has earned widespread acclaim from educators, students, and literature enthusiasts alike. Its engaging narratives and thought-provoking themes make it an invaluable resource for classrooms and personal libraries alike, sparking discussion and fostering empathy among readers of all backgrounds. Whether you're a high school student exploring the complexities of the human experience or an adult seeking a thought-provoking read, "Short Stories for High Schools" is sure to captivate and inspire. Join the legions of readers who have been moved by Rosa Mary Redding Mikels' timeless tales and discover why her work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Don't miss your chance to experience the power of storytelling with "Short Stories for High Schools." Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the human heart and soul with Rosa Mary Redding Mikels as your guide.
Short Stories For High Schools
Author: Rosa Mary Redding Mikels
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Explore the rich tapestry of human experience with "Short Stories for High Schools" by Rosa Mary Redding Mikels, a captivating collection that resonates with readers of all ages. Delve into a diverse array of narratives that span the spectrum of human emotion, from heartwarming tales of love and friendship to poignant reflections on loss and redemption. With her keen eye for detail and evocative prose, Mikels transports readers to worlds both familiar and fantastical, inviting them to contemplate life's mysteries and complexities. Themes of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning thread through each story, offering readers a deeper understanding of the human condition and the myriad ways in which we navigate the challenges of existence. Mikels' stories are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter them. Character analysis reveals the depth and complexity of Mikels' protagonists, from the young lovers grappling with societal expectations to the elderly widower confronting his own mortality. Through their struggles and triumphs, readers gain insight into the universal truths that unite us all, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. The overall tone and mood of the collection vary from story to story, reflecting the diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within its pages. From the whimsical to the profound, Mikels' storytelling prowess shines through, captivating readers with her ability to evoke laughter, tears, and everything in between. Renowned for its accessibility and universal appeal, "Short Stories for High Schools" has earned widespread acclaim from educators, students, and literature enthusiasts alike. Its engaging narratives and thought-provoking themes make it an invaluable resource for classrooms and personal libraries alike, sparking discussion and fostering empathy among readers of all backgrounds. Whether you're a high school student exploring the complexities of the human experience or an adult seeking a thought-provoking read, "Short Stories for High Schools" is sure to captivate and inspire. Join the legions of readers who have been moved by Rosa Mary Redding Mikels' timeless tales and discover why her work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Don't miss your chance to experience the power of storytelling with "Short Stories for High Schools." Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the human heart and soul with Rosa Mary Redding Mikels as your guide.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Explore the rich tapestry of human experience with "Short Stories for High Schools" by Rosa Mary Redding Mikels, a captivating collection that resonates with readers of all ages. Delve into a diverse array of narratives that span the spectrum of human emotion, from heartwarming tales of love and friendship to poignant reflections on loss and redemption. With her keen eye for detail and evocative prose, Mikels transports readers to worlds both familiar and fantastical, inviting them to contemplate life's mysteries and complexities. Themes of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning thread through each story, offering readers a deeper understanding of the human condition and the myriad ways in which we navigate the challenges of existence. Mikels' stories are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter them. Character analysis reveals the depth and complexity of Mikels' protagonists, from the young lovers grappling with societal expectations to the elderly widower confronting his own mortality. Through their struggles and triumphs, readers gain insight into the universal truths that unite us all, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. The overall tone and mood of the collection vary from story to story, reflecting the diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within its pages. From the whimsical to the profound, Mikels' storytelling prowess shines through, captivating readers with her ability to evoke laughter, tears, and everything in between. Renowned for its accessibility and universal appeal, "Short Stories for High Schools" has earned widespread acclaim from educators, students, and literature enthusiasts alike. Its engaging narratives and thought-provoking themes make it an invaluable resource for classrooms and personal libraries alike, sparking discussion and fostering empathy among readers of all backgrounds. Whether you're a high school student exploring the complexities of the human experience or an adult seeking a thought-provoking read, "Short Stories for High Schools" is sure to captivate and inspire. Join the legions of readers who have been moved by Rosa Mary Redding Mikels' timeless tales and discover why her work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Don't miss your chance to experience the power of storytelling with "Short Stories for High Schools." Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the human heart and soul with Rosa Mary Redding Mikels as your guide.
Short Stories for High Schools
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
This is a collection of American short stories. They are intended to be used by adolescent students in their classrooms. The editor states that she has arranged the stories in such a way that they match the increasing maturity of the students who may use them.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
This is a collection of American short stories. They are intended to be used by adolescent students in their classrooms. The editor states that she has arranged the stories in such a way that they match the increasing maturity of the students who may use them.
The New American High School
Author: Ted Sizer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111858497X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
The late Theodore Sizer's vision for a truly democratic public high school system Our current high schools are ill-designed and inefficient. We have inherited a program of studies that in its overall structure has not changed in over a century. The question is What's next? Theodore Sizer, the founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools, was a passionate advocate for the American school system. In this, his last book, he offers a vision of what a future secondary education might look like. In a book that tells the story of his own odyssey, Sizer gives shape to a much-needed agenda for improving our high schools. Includes a vision for the future of our High Schools from one of America's greatest leaders of educational reform Written by Theodore Sizer founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools and author of landmark book Horace's Compromise This final book from the late Theodore Sizer reveals the man and his vision for our secondary education system.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111858497X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
The late Theodore Sizer's vision for a truly democratic public high school system Our current high schools are ill-designed and inefficient. We have inherited a program of studies that in its overall structure has not changed in over a century. The question is What's next? Theodore Sizer, the founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools, was a passionate advocate for the American school system. In this, his last book, he offers a vision of what a future secondary education might look like. In a book that tells the story of his own odyssey, Sizer gives shape to a much-needed agenda for improving our high schools. Includes a vision for the future of our High Schools from one of America's greatest leaders of educational reform Written by Theodore Sizer founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools and author of landmark book Horace's Compromise This final book from the late Theodore Sizer reveals the man and his vision for our secondary education system.
Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle Why must we confine the reading of our children to the older literary classics? This is the question asked by an ever-increasing number of thoughtful teachers. They have no wish to displace or to discredit the classics. On the contrary, they love and revere them. But they do wish to give their pupils something additional, something that pulses with the present life, that is characteristic of today. The children, too, wonder that, with the great literary outpouring going on about them, they must always fill their cups from the cisterns of the past. Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle The short story is specially adapted to supplement our high-school reading. It is of a piece with our varied, hurried, efficient American life, wherein figure the business man’s lunch, the dictagraph, the telegraph, the telephone, the automobile, and the railway “limited.” It has achieved high art, yet conforms to the modern demand that our literature—since it must be read with despatch if read at all—be compact and compelling. Moreover, the short story is with us in almost overwhelming numbers and is probably here to stay. Indeed, our boys and girls are somewhat appalled at the quantity of material from which they must select their reading, and welcome any instruction that enables them to know the good from the bad. It is certain, therefore, that, whatever else they may throw into the educational discard when they leave the high school, they will keep and use anything they may have learned about this form of literature which has become so powerful a factor in our daily life. Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle This book does not attempt to select the greatest stories of the time. What tribunal would dare make such a choice? Nor does it attempt to trace the evolution of the short story or to point out natural types and differences. These topics are better suited to college classes. Its object is threefold: to supply interesting reading belonging to the student’s own time, to help him to see that there is no divorce between classic and modern literature, and, by offering him material structurally good and typical of the qualities represented, to assist him in discriminating between the artistic and the inartistic. The stories have been carefully selected, because in the period of adolescence “nothing read fails to leave its mark”; they have also been carefully arranged with a view to the needs of the adolescent boy and girl. Stories of the type loved by primitive man, and therefore easily approached and understood, have been placed first. Those which appeared in periods of higher development follow, roughly in the order of their increasing difficulty. It is hoped, moreover, that this arrangement will help the student to understand and appreciate the development of the story. He begins with the simple tale of adventure and the simple story of character. As he advances he sees the story develop in the plot, in character analysis, and in setting, until he ends with the psychological study of Markheim, remarkable for its complexity of motives and its great spiritual problem. Both the selection and the arrangement have been made with this further purpose in view—“to keep the heart warm, reinforcing all its good motives, performing choices, universalizing sympathies.” Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle It is a pleasure to acknowledge, in this connection, the suggestions and the criticism of Mr. William N. Otto, Head of the Department of English in Shortridge High School, Indianapolis; and the courtesies of the publishers who have permitted the use of their material. Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle Why must we confine the reading of our children to the older literary classics? This is the question asked by an ever-increasing number of thoughtful teachers. They have no wish to displace or to discredit the classics. On the contrary, they love and revere them. But they do wish to give their pupils something additional, something that pulses with the present life, that is characteristic of today. The children, too, wonder that, with the great literary outpouring going on about them, they must always fill their cups from the cisterns of the past. Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle The short story is specially adapted to supplement our high-school reading. It is of a piece with our varied, hurried, efficient American life, wherein figure the business man’s lunch, the dictagraph, the telegraph, the telephone, the automobile, and the railway “limited.” It has achieved high art, yet conforms to the modern demand that our literature—since it must be read with despatch if read at all—be compact and compelling. Moreover, the short story is with us in almost overwhelming numbers and is probably here to stay. Indeed, our boys and girls are somewhat appalled at the quantity of material from which they must select their reading, and welcome any instruction that enables them to know the good from the bad. It is certain, therefore, that, whatever else they may throw into the educational discard when they leave the high school, they will keep and use anything they may have learned about this form of literature which has become so powerful a factor in our daily life. Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle This book does not attempt to select the greatest stories of the time. What tribunal would dare make such a choice? Nor does it attempt to trace the evolution of the short story or to point out natural types and differences. These topics are better suited to college classes. Its object is threefold: to supply interesting reading belonging to the student’s own time, to help him to see that there is no divorce between classic and modern literature, and, by offering him material structurally good and typical of the qualities represented, to assist him in discriminating between the artistic and the inartistic. The stories have been carefully selected, because in the period of adolescence “nothing read fails to leave its mark”; they have also been carefully arranged with a view to the needs of the adolescent boy and girl. Stories of the type loved by primitive man, and therefore easily approached and understood, have been placed first. Those which appeared in periods of higher development follow, roughly in the order of their increasing difficulty. It is hoped, moreover, that this arrangement will help the student to understand and appreciate the development of the story. He begins with the simple tale of adventure and the simple story of character. As he advances he sees the story develop in the plot, in character analysis, and in setting, until he ends with the psychological study of Markheim, remarkable for its complexity of motives and its great spiritual problem. Both the selection and the arrangement have been made with this further purpose in view—“to keep the heart warm, reinforcing all its good motives, performing choices, universalizing sympathies.” Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle It is a pleasure to acknowledge, in this connection, the suggestions and the criticism of Mr. William N. Otto, Head of the Department of English in Shortridge High School, Indianapolis; and the courtesies of the publishers who have permitted the use of their material. Short Stories for High School By Arthur Conan Doyle
The Road to Bama
Author: Andrew Bone
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255021
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
The University of Alabama boasts one of the nation's most storied football programs, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban plays a major role in that. The Road to Bama is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how many Crimson Tide players found their way to Tuscaloosa.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255021
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
The University of Alabama boasts one of the nation's most storied football programs, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban plays a major role in that. The Road to Bama is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how many Crimson Tide players found their way to Tuscaloosa.
Unscrewed
Author: Jaclyn Friedman
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580056423
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
An urgent account of sexual politics, feminism, and the rules of power in America-and a potent vision for the way forward As a veteran feminist and agenda-setting sex educator, Jaclyn Friedman is on the frontlines of the war for equity between the sexes. In Unscrewed, Friedman brings her sharp expertise and incisive observations on the state of sexual politics to the fore, sparking a culture-wide rethink about sex, power and what we accept. With reportage and verve, Unscrewed builds a searing investigation into the state of sexual power in America, and outlines how to make real progress toward equality. Friedman reveals that the anxiety and fear women in our country feel around issues of their sexuality are not, in fact, their fault, but instead are side effects of what she calls our "era of fauxpowerment," wherein women have the illusion of sexual power, with no actual power to support it. Exploring the fault lines where media, religion, politics, and education impinge on our intimate lives, Unscrewed breaks down the causes and signs of fauxpowerment, then gives readers tools to take it on themselves.
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580056423
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
An urgent account of sexual politics, feminism, and the rules of power in America-and a potent vision for the way forward As a veteran feminist and agenda-setting sex educator, Jaclyn Friedman is on the frontlines of the war for equity between the sexes. In Unscrewed, Friedman brings her sharp expertise and incisive observations on the state of sexual politics to the fore, sparking a culture-wide rethink about sex, power and what we accept. With reportage and verve, Unscrewed builds a searing investigation into the state of sexual power in America, and outlines how to make real progress toward equality. Friedman reveals that the anxiety and fear women in our country feel around issues of their sexuality are not, in fact, their fault, but instead are side effects of what she calls our "era of fauxpowerment," wherein women have the illusion of sexual power, with no actual power to support it. Exploring the fault lines where media, religion, politics, and education impinge on our intimate lives, Unscrewed breaks down the causes and signs of fauxpowerment, then gives readers tools to take it on themselves.
Here I Am!
Author: Chef Kimberly Brock Brown Cepc Cca Ace
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477272984
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Can you name 5 African American Chefs or Executive Pastry Chefs of fine dining establishments? Where are the women and minorities culinary students who make up the majority in culinary classrooms yet are missing in action from the top of the line? Chef Kimberly Brock Brown, CEPC, CCA, ACE, AAC opens up and shares her story and some great recipes to help answer the questions of why there are too few female Chefs or African American Executive Chefs-Sweet or Savory leading in today's kitchens. Could it be European dominance, male superiority or just too much heat in the kitchen that keeps women from getting the managerial titles and positions? With focus and determination to succeed in this surprisingly male dominated field, Chef Kimberly details the trials and tribulations of personal and professional achievements used to achieve her goal of becoming a Certified Chef and teaching other Junior Culinarians how to be better stewards of their own destiny. Learning to embrace what makes you happy while helping others along the path will always bring the best gifts life has to offer; satisfaction and having peace of mind will ensure immeasurable rewards and compensations. Women can be mothers, wives, students or all of the aforementioned and still succeed in managing the demands of the kitchen and the people associated with it. People of color do have the drive and determination needed to be the Executive Chef when they plan the work and work the plan. We need to wake up, step up and make it happen. Go get what is rightfully yours to have once you have prepared yourself, put in the time to get the experience and qualifications. Don't just sit on the sidelines hoping to get noticed or included.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477272984
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Can you name 5 African American Chefs or Executive Pastry Chefs of fine dining establishments? Where are the women and minorities culinary students who make up the majority in culinary classrooms yet are missing in action from the top of the line? Chef Kimberly Brock Brown, CEPC, CCA, ACE, AAC opens up and shares her story and some great recipes to help answer the questions of why there are too few female Chefs or African American Executive Chefs-Sweet or Savory leading in today's kitchens. Could it be European dominance, male superiority or just too much heat in the kitchen that keeps women from getting the managerial titles and positions? With focus and determination to succeed in this surprisingly male dominated field, Chef Kimberly details the trials and tribulations of personal and professional achievements used to achieve her goal of becoming a Certified Chef and teaching other Junior Culinarians how to be better stewards of their own destiny. Learning to embrace what makes you happy while helping others along the path will always bring the best gifts life has to offer; satisfaction and having peace of mind will ensure immeasurable rewards and compensations. Women can be mothers, wives, students or all of the aforementioned and still succeed in managing the demands of the kitchen and the people associated with it. People of color do have the drive and determination needed to be the Executive Chef when they plan the work and work the plan. We need to wake up, step up and make it happen. Go get what is rightfully yours to have once you have prepared yourself, put in the time to get the experience and qualifications. Don't just sit on the sidelines hoping to get noticed or included.
Give Them Wings
Author: Carol Kuykendall
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1684280540
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Updated and Revised Your teen comes home with her driver’s license. College catalogs fill your mailbox. Senior pictures are taken, and graduation gowns are fitted. The family car is loaded to take your college freshman to his dorm. During that transition time when a teen becomes a young adult, family roles must stretch and adjust to accommodate spreading wings. What can you expect in this process? Give Them Wings offers insight into how families change as parents and teens make room for the future. Emphasizing the need for independence and responsibility, Give Them Wings explores many ways that parents can equip their teen. If your children are on the brink of adulthood, Give Them Wings can help you survive the changes and thrive on the challenges the next few years will bring. You can be prepared to help your teens journey into adulthood, as well as learn to enjoy the process of emptying the nest.
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1684280540
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Updated and Revised Your teen comes home with her driver’s license. College catalogs fill your mailbox. Senior pictures are taken, and graduation gowns are fitted. The family car is loaded to take your college freshman to his dorm. During that transition time when a teen becomes a young adult, family roles must stretch and adjust to accommodate spreading wings. What can you expect in this process? Give Them Wings offers insight into how families change as parents and teens make room for the future. Emphasizing the need for independence and responsibility, Give Them Wings explores many ways that parents can equip their teen. If your children are on the brink of adulthood, Give Them Wings can help you survive the changes and thrive on the challenges the next few years will bring. You can be prepared to help your teens journey into adulthood, as well as learn to enjoy the process of emptying the nest.
The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies
Author: Ray Didinger
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762439211
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite. Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history. Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment -- including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more -- provide further insight and marketing punch.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762439211
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite. Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history. Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment -- including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more -- provide further insight and marketing punch.
Here Beneath Low-Flying Planes
Author: Merrill Feitell
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587295148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
The stories in Merrill Feitell’s award-winning collection, Here Beneath Low-Flying Planes, examine the fleeting and unexpected moments of human connection, reminding us of the indelible impact we have on one another no matter how insignificant or anonymous we might feel under our huge, collective sky. Feitell’s characters deal with shifting dynamics in relationships—whether they be best friends, lovers, family, or even strangers—that consistently leave them torn between two places or commitments. In the title story, Janie has undergone a painful childbirth experience and her group of friends must pioneer new dynamics while she wonders how to bring her old self back. In “Bike New York!” amid thirty thousand cyclists, a man on the brink of marriage meets a young girl who, in a tiny Brooklyn bakery, affirms both who he has been and who he is going to be. On this short detour from normal life he comes to understand “the funny thing about finding your way in the world. There was a place laid out for you . . . and even as you stepped into it, happy for the chance to rest, you wondered how you ever ended up there.” Funny, big-hearted, and deft, Here Beneath Low-Flying Planes navigates the reader through the life that happens when you’re planning other things. It is a collection of experiences, roads not taken, and the intense and unforeseen sparks of connection we hope for.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587295148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
The stories in Merrill Feitell’s award-winning collection, Here Beneath Low-Flying Planes, examine the fleeting and unexpected moments of human connection, reminding us of the indelible impact we have on one another no matter how insignificant or anonymous we might feel under our huge, collective sky. Feitell’s characters deal with shifting dynamics in relationships—whether they be best friends, lovers, family, or even strangers—that consistently leave them torn between two places or commitments. In the title story, Janie has undergone a painful childbirth experience and her group of friends must pioneer new dynamics while she wonders how to bring her old self back. In “Bike New York!” amid thirty thousand cyclists, a man on the brink of marriage meets a young girl who, in a tiny Brooklyn bakery, affirms both who he has been and who he is going to be. On this short detour from normal life he comes to understand “the funny thing about finding your way in the world. There was a place laid out for you . . . and even as you stepped into it, happy for the chance to rest, you wondered how you ever ended up there.” Funny, big-hearted, and deft, Here Beneath Low-Flying Planes navigates the reader through the life that happens when you’re planning other things. It is a collection of experiences, roads not taken, and the intense and unforeseen sparks of connection we hope for.