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Crossing to Safety

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by Wallace Stegner

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I am curious what other readers saw in Stegner's writing about "safety" in his writings, particularly the "place of safety" referred to and the safe spectator life of Joe in The Spectator Bird and the "safety" alluded to in the title of the later book. Any thoughts?
Stuart Powell I read "safety" as a place of acceptance and love. The four main characters all find this place in different ways during the book. The final example i…moreI read "safety" as a place of acceptance and love. The four main characters all find this place in different ways during the book. The final example is for Sid, despite all that he has suffered from his relationship with Charity - especially in her final hours - is able to accept her as she is and love her anyway. This is a place of "safety" for him, but one that he has to "cross" into, through much soul-searching.(less)
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Are there any 'triggers' and is it basically clean??
Carol Elliott I'm not familiar with "triggers" in lit, or what would be "clean." Usually we use "clean" now is the obvious -- opposite of needing a shower or bath, …moreI'm not familiar with "triggers" in lit, or what would be "clean." Usually we use "clean" now is the obvious -- opposite of needing a shower or bath, filthy clothing. Or, eating clean meaning no preservatives and organic. Not clean writing, as it's quite superfluous in explanation of life, art, buildings, weather and landscape.(less)
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If you name your story's narrator Larry, is it wise to name another character Moe?
Jane Trucksis Oh, a wise guy, eh?
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Is the Book autobiographical?
Maureen It is said to be semi-autobiographical. Quite a bit of it deals with academia and a writer's life. …moreIt is said to be semi-autobiographical. Quite a bit of it deals with academia and a writer's life. (less)
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what era is this book set in?
Maureen The book spans a period of time - starting in the 1970s as an older, wiser man that looks back to a period of time that begins in the 1930s.
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