An Hour in Paradise: Stories by Joan Leegant (English) Paperback Book

Description: An Hour in Paradise by Joan Leegant "Joan Leegant writes stories that last, stories that take root in the soul."—Bret Lott, author of Jewel FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Joan Leegants collection takes its title from the Yiddish proverb "Even an hour in Paradise is worthwhile." In settings from Jerusalem to Queens, from Hollywoods outskirts to Sarasota, Florida, the characters in this mesmerizing debut collection are drawn to the seductions of religion, soldiering on in search of divine and human connection. A former drug dealer turned yeshiva student faces his past with a dying AIDS patient. A disaffected American in the ancient city of Safed ventures into Kabbalist mysticism and gets more than he bargained for. A rabbi whose morning minyan is visited by a pair of Siamese twins considers the possibility that his guests are not mere mortals. An aging Jerusalemite chronicles his countrys changes during the biblical year of rest. By turns poignant and comic, unflinching and compassionate—with a dose of fabulist daring—An Hour in Paradise explores the dangers and unforeseen rewards of our most fundamental longings. Author Biography Joan Leegant, author of An Hour in Paradise and Wherever You Go, won the Edward Lewis Wallant Award for the best book of Jewish-American fiction and the L. L. Winship/PEN New England Award. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts. Review "Fresh, compassionate and lucid....Fans of Allegra Goodman, Nathan Englander, even the magical exuberance of Jonathan Safran Foer will greet this collection warmly." -- Miami Herald"Throughout these stories, Leegant reveals herself to be an empathic, gifted creator of people and worlds. Thought-provoking and funny, touching and disturbing, this is an auspicious debut." -- Publishers Weekly"This collection is a dream of a read, its lovable characters drawn with wit and warmth." -- Elinor Lipman"Leegant is a gifted storyteller, blessed with the insight and wisdom to highlight moments that change and define whole lives." -- Jill McCorkle"Prose of fine-boned clarity and compassion." -- The New York Times Book Review"A collection [that] dazzles with humanity and other-worldliness." -- Jerusalem Report"One wants to shout out the word that a new, very talented...writer has arrived." -- New Jersey Jewish News"A stunning debut." -- Cleveland Jewish News"Leegant is as skilled at conveying a virgins tingling sexual curiosity as she is at portraying an old mans grappling with the mystery of miracles." -- Booklist"Each [story] is a gem." -- Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Review Text Leegant is as skilled at conveying a virgins tingling sexual curiosity as she is at portraying an old mans grappling with the mystery of miracles. Review Quote "Throughout these stories, Leegant reveals herself to be an empathic, gifted creator of people and worlds. Thought-provoking and funny, touching and disturbing, this is an auspicious debut." Details ISBN0393325849 Author Joan Leegant Short Title HOUR IN PARADISE Language English ISBN-10 0393325849 ISBN-13 9780393325843 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2004 Subtitle Stories DOI 10.1604/9780393325843 UK Release Date 2004-09-01 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-09-01 NZ Release Date 2004-09-01 US Release Date 2004-09-01 Pages 238 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2004-09-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7255685;

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