The Backward House and Other Stories - Paperback

In stories that are both expansive in scope and deeply personal, The Backward House presents sixteen narratives exploring the vast and varied landscape of the human experience, offering a vision rich and penetrating, with clarity and resonance as clear as a ringing bell.

The characters often find themselves balanced on a fine line of crisis, while remaining focused toward an open window, leading to greater understanding and possibility.

The Backward House is a powerful collection, simple and direct, reflecting an evocative complexity, offering a strong contribution to contemporary American fiction.