Diaries is a unique and inspiring collection of ten short stories.
The stories are titled with the diarist's first name, and they fall
into order by month, moving and changing like the seasons. Written
in distinct voices, Diaries is a collection of life, love,
laughter, death, innocence and triumph. The stories make up a
richly layered tapestry, woven with tales of human strength and
tales of human weakness. Each story is an honest portrait and look
into the human condition. The diaries are a mixture of heartbreak
and wit told through clear and honest voices. At times the stories
are raw and visceral and at other times they are lighthearted with
comic timing. The first story, "Ruthie" is the journal of a dying
woman. Ruthie is a sixty-eight year old housewife, mother,
grandmother, and gardener extraordinaire. Ruthie faces her
mortality and records her final days with courage and comfort. Her
diary gives the reader a spiritual insight gifted from a simple and
humble woman. The razor sharp memoir of "Libby" is both tender and
piercing and takes the reader to hidden places of darkness.
"Angela" is a journal of monthly postings, a charming anecdote,
delightfully amusing. The diary of "Brooke" is a letter from a teen
mom to her premature, infant son, and it is written with the
innocence and hope that only an eighteen year old mommy can muster.
"Jasmine" is the journal of a biracial, twelve year old at the
beginning of summer. Her journal gives to the reader a child's view
on diversity, racism and intolerance. The readers of Diaries will
cheer on "Sissy" as she survives her abandonment and heartbreak
with three kids, a free spirit, and bare feet. "Eden" is a diary
wrought with heartache. Her raw history of abuse and neglect is
written in lyric beauty that will move the reader to tears. The
diary of "Claire" will transport the reader to an autumn day that
is October lush, bright orange and golden. "Jessie" is the journal
of the imper
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