false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172548492m/189109.jpg 189109 2 <p>"Gorgeously crafted stories."-Nancy Pearl, <em>Morning Edition</em></p> <p>"Hauntingly beautiful."-<em>Booklist</em></p> <p>"My favorite thing about her is the wry, uncanny tenderness of her stories."-Dan Chaon, author of <em>Among the Missing</em></p> <p>A  debut collection and finalist for the Story Prize. Maureen F. McHugh is an expert craftswoman who brings her clear-eyed vision (and empathy) to the relationships at the heart of our lives. Her stories are relevant, insightful, and beautifully written: She uses her deceptively simple prose to illuminate the unexpected chasms that open between generations. The reader's guide includes an essay, an interview, and talking points. </p> <p> <b>Maureen F. McHugh</b> lives in Austin, Texas.</p> 182819 2005 Mothers & Other Monsters: Stories total:73|5:25|4:28|3:19|2:0|1:1| 73 295 149 20 5 0 false false Sun May 17 20:00:23 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 23 20:15:29 -0700 2009
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