Self-Help
In 'Self-Help,' Lorrie Moore crafts a collection of witty and poignant reflections on the complexities of modern life. The stories blend humor and heartbreak, exploring themes of love, loss, and the often absurd human condition. Moore's unique narrative style and sharp observations draw readers into the intricacies of her characters' lives. With each tale, she challenges conventional wisdom about self-improvement and personal growth. This book offers a rare blend of insight and entertainment, leaving readers pondering their own journeys long after the last page.
By Lorrie Moore
Published: 2007
""We learn to navigate the tumult of our hearts, stitching together the fabric of our lives in a world that often feels untethered and chaotic.""
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"Brisk, ironic ... scalpel-sharp.... A funny, cohesive, and moving collection of stories." --The New York Times Book Review In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a woman learns to conduct an affair, a child of divorce dances with her mother, and a woman with a terminal illness contemplates her exit. Filled with the sharp humor, emotional acuity, and joyful language Moore has become famous for, these nine glittering tales marked the introduction of an extravagantly gifted writer.
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Lorrie Moore
Lorrie Moore is an acclaimed American author known for her sharp wit and profound insight into the human condition. Born in 1957 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, she gained prominence with her story collections such as "Self-Help" and "Birds of America," both of which showcase her distinctive style featuring humor and poignant observations. Moore's novels, including "Who Will Run the Frog Hospital?" and "A Gate at the Stairs," explore themes of loss, love, and the complexities of everyday life. Her writing is characterized by its rich language, nonlinear narratives, and a keen sense of irony, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary American literature.
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- Authors
- Lorrie Moore
- Published
- March 2007
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- ISBN
- 0307277291
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Self-HelpContemporary FictionFiction
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