Discover the poignant world of 'An Orphanage of Dreams,' a compelling collection by acclaimed author Sam Savage. This brand new trade paperback invites readers into a series of striking flash fictions, each capturing the essence of fleeting moments—smoke breaks, long drives, and the bittersweet ache of friends who drift away. With an ISBN of 9781566895309 and published by Coffee House Press in 2019, it encapsulates the acidity of disappointment and the sparks of profound insight found within our all-too-human absurdities. Savage's writing resonates with those seeking the deeper meanings of memory and existence, revealing how we piece together our lives, drop by drop. Brilliantly praised by critics, 'An Orphanage of Dreams' stands as a heartfelt reflection on our life's intricate tapestry, showcasing how fleeting moments weave into our larger narrative. Order now and dive into this extraordinary exploration of life's complexities—perfect for literature lovers and introspective readers alike. Remember, shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781566895309
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Coffee House Press


Description:


An Orphanage of Dreamsis a collection of stripped down visitations-flash fictions of smoke breaks and long drives and friends who finally stop showing up. The acidic tang of disappointment is here, and sparks of biting insight, in portraits of people and animals, in all our absurdity and failed attempts at meaning. As Sam Savage says, 'what a life'.

Praise for Sam Savage:

'Savage's is a book of the heart as much as the head. Which is itself an accomplishment of no small note: to recognize the arbitrary, degraded thing that is memory, and allow it its loveliness for all of that.' —New York Times Book Review

'A Southern childhood in duskier, Tennessee Williams times, offering an aphoristic scattering of memories — one- and two-sentence stand-alones that spill isolated down the page like little gems...showing us how memory works and how we make sense of our lives, drip by drip and sensation by sensation.' —Library Journal

'With paragraphs as rich as koans, this is as powerful a meditation on living life — and facing its end — as you are likely to read anytime soon.' —Booklist