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SHORT STORY PRESS PRESENTS DAD?S DOWN UNDER IBD

HOT METHODS, INC.
05 / 2020
9781648910999
Inglés

Sinopsis

Dad',s Down Under chronicles the tumultuous-- and often humorous-- funeral of an emotionally abusive husband, told from the point of view of the man&rsquo,s eighteen year old son. Present are the distant relatives and immediate family, all of whom have different recollections of what kind of man he was.His immediate family views him as a monster, while his side of the family remembers him as a kind, loving, and generous man.&bull, A semi-autobiographical account written from the young mind of someone who has witnessed many of the events in the short story.&bull, The perspective of an eighteen year old provides fresh and keen insight into the issue of domestic violence and how it impacts children in such harrowing circumstances.&bull, The short story structure allows for a swift-- albeit emotionally satisfying-- journey through the funny and, at times dour, narrative.&bull, The funeral setting allows for readers to relate to similar experiences of their own.&bull, The narrative element of an uninvolved paternal figure is something many young readers will be able to relate to. Chad&rsquo,s journey may also provide a source of comfort for youth unaware of how their similar situations will play out.Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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