Swimmer in the Secret Sea
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William Kotzwinkle
"An immediate classic when first published in Redbook in 1975, Swimmer in the Secret Sea went on to be included in Prize Stories 1975: The O. Henry Awards and then published separately as a paperback. We are proud to restore to print this popular and critically acclaimed novella about Laski and Diane, a sculptor and his wife, and their struggle to bring a new life into the world, set against the backdrop of a cold Maine winter. Author William Kotzwinkle, well-known for his many enduring children's books such as Trouble in Bugland and his novelization of the movie E.T. The Extraterrestrial, is equally adept at writing seriously and poetically about life in extremis. This story of a father-to-be and his painful love for his wife and stillborn son will stay with readers for a lifetime."--Publisher's website.
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Author
William Kotzwinkle
Pages
85
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher
Published Date
2010
ISBN
1567923569 9781567923568
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"This was beautiful written, and as Laski went through the loss of his child, i was along with him. I felt the sorrow and pain and loss of hope. All the metaphors in this book means something to the overall picture, that hope is lost with the person who brings it. Quick read, beautiful writing, and good plot. You must read it."
Kidney
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