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Short Stories – Lesléa Newman
The stories collected here span the years to , during which time LeslA c a Newman wrote six volumes of short stories: In "The Babka Sisters," a women's studies student interviews a nursing home resident and hears a tale the woman has never told anyone: And in "Mothers of Invention," a couple tests their relationship when one woman decides she wants to have a baby and the other woman does not. Newman's stories covers a dazzling array of themes pertaining to contem-porary lesbian life, including long-term relationships, one-night stands, family-of-origin angst, motherhood, friendships with gay men, AIDS, breast cancer, aging, loss and bisexuality.
Many of these stories explore Jewish identity as well. Each story in this collection is told with Newman's trademark wit, honesty, talent and compassion.
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Six of her books have been Lambda Literary Award finalists. A native New Yorker, she currently lives in western Massachusetts. Paperback , pages. Published June 15th by Alyson Books first published To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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Feb 13, Jaie rated it really liked it Shelves: The stories collected in this book were from till and at times they did feel a bit dated. But, since they were mostly about older lesbians, if I had read it years ago it wouldn't have resonated like it did today. So, first thought, I guess I'm an old now.
The last story about a butch dyke becoming a parent really resonated. Second thought, it's very hard to believe these "mature" stories were by the same author who wrote so many books on my kid's shelves like Mommy, Mama and Me and Do The stories collected in this book were from till and at times they did feel a bit dated. Second thought, it's very hard to believe these "mature" stories were by the same author who wrote so many books on my kid's shelves like Mommy, Mama and Me and Donovan's Big Day. Christiana rated it it was amazing Oct 23, Atalie rated it it was amazing Apr 22, Danitza rated it it was amazing Nov 24, Toni rated it it was amazing Mar 20, Anna rated it liked it Jul 15,