A hippie family picks up a cello-playing hitchhiker who convinces them to get a television. A young woman is given a painting by Picasso by her stepfather, and she must acquire a wall to hang it on. These ten compelling and delightful stories highlight ordinary people, introverts, mostly living quiet lives - until they take the chance to leap toward small, meaningful adventure. The best of what short fiction can do.” – Event “Each story contains the emotional resonance of a novel. “A reminder of what the sinews of short fiction are all about.” – National Post Remarkable narrative gifts.” – Toronto Star There is humour in these stories, pathos, and great yarn telling. “Enchanting short stories of astonishing breadth.” – Publishers Weekly Happy book birthday to GREAT ADVENTURES FOR THE FAINT OF HEART by Cary Fagan, out today from Freehand Books!
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