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Dubus's masterful first collection, in which he brings to life the human condition - in all its sorrow and beauty. For the men and women in Andre Dubus's poignant debut collection, life and love are not without their tribulations. The devout endeavor to reconcile the demands of their faith with their most basic human inclinations. A doctor is confronted with his limitations as a man. Husbands and wives seek solace in the beds of others, even as their infidelities expose them to further heartbreak. Etched in austere prose that is punctuated with powerful emotional moments, the richly drawn characters of Separate Flights command both compassion and admiration, which readers are helpless to deny them. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Andre Dubus including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate.
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"Dubus has been compared to Chekhov, and there is much that is apt in that. His collection restores faith in the survival of the short story."
Los Angeles Times
"Dubus is the sort of writer who instructs the heart, and he ought to be discovered by any number of readers."
The Atlantic Monthly