Confessions of a Falling Woman: And Other Stories

Ten masterworks of short fiction--by turns tender, comic, powerful, and devastating--from the highly praised author of The Madonnas of Leningrad

A surprised Southern matriarch is confronted by her family at an intervention. . . . A life-altering breakin triggers insomniac introspection in a desperate actor. . . . Streetwise New York City neighbors let down their guard for a na ve puppeteer and must suffer the consequences. . . .
In this stunning collection of short stories--five of which are being published for the very first time bestselling, award-winning author Debra Dean displays the depth and magnitude of her literary talent. Replete the seamless storytelling and captivating lyrical voice that made her debut novel, The Madonnas of Leningrad, a national bestseller, Dean's Confessions of a Falling Woman is a haunting, satisfying, and unforgettable reading experience.

"A novel that dares to be beautiful--and fully succeeds."--Daily Mail (London)

Author: Debra Dean
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 01/29/2008
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.01h x 5.54w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780060825324
Award: Florida Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/17/2007 pg. 33
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2008 pg. 57
Library Journal 02/15/2008 pg. 99
Booklist 02/01/2008 pg. 24

About the Author
Dean, Debra: -

Debra Dean worked as an actor in New York theater for nearly a decade before opting for the life of a writer and teacher. She and her husband now live in Miami, where she teaches at the University at Miami. She is at work on her second novel.

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