Bonds of Love and Blood: Short Stories
Marylee MacDonald
(Author)
Description
Twelve stories of wayward travelers. Twelve stamps on the passport of the soul. Walter struggles to see past his disfigurement, but a trip to Thailand and a mysterious woman may challenge his quest for perfection. Married to a workaholic, Leslie is accustomed to solitude until her overbearing Indian mother-in-law turns her kitchen into a verbal battlefield. A woman looks for the perfect souvenir in the Turkish Bazaar and instead finds a passionate love affair. From ice storms in Maine to swimming pools in Vera Cruz, errant souls must grapple with past baggage to forge profound connections and a new sense of direction. At home and abroad, solitary travelers embark on journeys that take them where they never expected to go. Bonds of Love & Blood is a poignant collection of award-winning stories featuring life's unexpected arrivals and departures. If you like intimate accounts of lives at the crossroads, vibrant portrayals of global locales, and elegantly-crafted prose, then you'll love Marylee MacDonald's compelling tales of travel. Buy Bonds of Love & Blood to embark on a heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and redemption today!Product Details
Price
$12.99
Publisher
Grand Canyon Press
Publish Date
October 28, 2018
Pages
242
Dimensions
5.98 X 0.55 X 9.02 inches | 0.79 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781951479183
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About the Author
Marylee MacDonald has taught fiction writing and literary editing for the Piper Center for Arizona State University, and she has been Writer-in-Residence for the City of Mesa Public Library. Her books have won the Jeanne M. Leiby Chapbook Competition, been an INDIEFAB Finalist for FOREWORD REVIEWS, and earned a Gold Medal for Drama from Readers' Favorites.