The recent death of Ms. Munro prompted me to (re)read this amazing book, consisting of 8 single-word-titled stories. Her literary gift is to write about everyday people ( mostly women) in both common and extraordinary circumstances. There is an unparalleled purity of language – she a national treasure.
Tag: Alice Munro
The Love of a Good Woman- Alice Munro
Simply put, the first story in this collection (same as book title) is outstanding, a must read story. Perhaps because this book was written well before Runaway, there is more emphasis on context, place but especially time (the Sixties) with so many constraints for women.
December 2012
Defending Jacob (William Landay);
My Life (Alice Munro).
What David Read 