Overview
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyleās heartbreaking āBalto,ā a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her fatherās trial. Aryn Kyleās charming story āAllegianceā shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In āThe Bris,ā Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbertās stunning āDo Somethingā portrays one motherās impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her sonās death. And in Richard Russoās graceful āHorseman,ā an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.
New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, ā[Stephen Kingās] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.ā The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.
This book title, The Best American Short Stories 2007, ISBN: 9780618713486, by Stephen King, Heidi Pitlor, published by HMH Books (October 10, 2007) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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