Barengaria, Thane and Yardena live with an abusive stepfather in the basement of a shabby house on the coast of Maine. After they discover the addresses of relatives in a cache of rotting Christmas presents,...

Revisiting an old friend in Israel, Nona, Charyn, and their families confront the emotional poverty of their lives back in Ohio. With financially successful but dismissive husbands, the women recognize...

Barengaria, Thane and Yardena live with an abusive stepfather in the basement of a shabby house on the coast of Maine.After they discover the addresses of relatives in a cache of rotting Christmas presents,...

This evocative collection delves into the lives of characters facing defining moments and unexpected challenges. Here, you'll encounter strong, self-determined women, including a widowed mother rebuilding...

This book of new stories by novelist and short story writer Jerome Mandel tells tales of the head, the heart, and writing – some gritty, some witty, some smooth.With intelligence, sympathy, and a wry,...