Apr, 2016 ann packer is the acclaimed author of two collections of short fiction, swim back to me and mendocino and other stories, and two bestselling novels, songs without words and the dive from clausens pier, which received the kate chopin literary award, among many other prizes and honors. Packers quiet way of painting characters without drawing attention with fussy description. Swim back to me vintage contemporaries paperback kepler. If youve read the dive from clausens pier or songs without words, you are familiar with ann packers talent for restrained, transparent, beautiful prose. Its characteristic of packers subtle artistry that her firstborn climaxes with a. To richard, the yearold narrator of walk for mankind, his new friend sashas parents, dan and joanie horowitz, seem happier and much more fun than his morose father and his wellintentioned, muchresented mother, who left her husband and son to move out to oakland. See all books authored by ann packer, including the dive from clausens pier, and the childrens crusade, and more on.
From ann packer, author of the new york times bestselling novels the dive from clausens pier and songs without words, a collection of burnished, emotionally searing stories, framed by two unforgettable linked narratives that express the transformation of a single family over the course of a lifetime. Her short fiction has appeared in the new yorker and in the o. They are all emotionally searing stories dealing with issues of. Swim back to me book austin public library bibliocommons. Apr 08, 2011 swim back to me by ann packer alfred a. Packer has once again proven herself adept at understanding family, both the love that binds them and the tragedies that threaten to pull them apart. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I am not usually a fan of short stories i always want more, and packer s structuring of the book satisfied that urge. From ann packer, author of the new york times bestselling novels the dive from clausens pier and songs without words, a collection of burnished. Ann packer books list of books by author ann packer thriftbooks.
Packer can break your heartand she can mend it, too. With swim back to me, she delivers shimmering psychological precision, unfailing intelligence, and pageturning drama. Swim back to me by ann packer in chm, doc, rtf download ebook. Instead, here are the top ten things that are great about swim back to me. She relies instead on precise, small gestures and actions. Ice cream image courtesy of underwood photo archives. Packer can compress a lifetime of hope and sorrow in a short story, and in a brief paragraph can suggest the unspoken language of marriage and family. They focus on situations that make us uncomfortable to varying degreesfrom the disorienting feeling of misjudging a coworker, to the adolescent recognition of being ditched by a friend, to the excruciating pain of losing a child. Ann packer is the acclaimed author of two collections of short fiction, swim back to me and mendocino and other stories, and two bestselling novels, songs without words and the dive from clausens pier, which received the kate chopin literary award, among many. Upon closing the book, i thought, ill read this again.
Ann packer 1 ann packer 1 primary author only ann packer disambiguation author division ann packer is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works. Packers next two books were also published by knopf. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. The boston globe ann packers swim back to me reminded me of why i fell in love with literature in the. Buy a cheap copy of swim back to me book by ann packer. If your browser does not support streaming, you can download the audio. What happens when a relationship youve treasured all your life suddenly seems broken beyond repair. Some of the actors in packers books are rotters to be sure, such as the mother who leaves her family, or. See all books authored by ann packer, including the dive from clausens pier. New zealands best craft places plus 10 craft projects, is a wellington freelance journalist with a strong interest in craft. Swim back to me by ann packer was published this month by alfred a. As the title suggests, in her fourth book ann packer is focused on the realities of separation, a yearning for connection and what it takes to. Swim back to me vintage contemporaries kindle edition by. The short story, swim back to me deals with a mothers grief over the death of her teenaged son.
Ann packers swim back to me reminded me of why i fell in love with literature in the first place. In her masterfully crafted and absorbing new book, ann packer portrays a group of characters struggling to come to terms with the conflicts and crises of late youth and adulthood, the ties that bind families together, and what happens when those bonds are tested. Things said or done, one of the stories in swim back to me, was included in the 2012 o. Ann packer, author of stitch and crafty girls road trip. From the bestselling author of songs without words and. A conversation with writer ann packer, the new york times bestselling author of the novels the dive from clausens pier and songs without words, and the short story collections swim back to me and mendocino and other stories. Swim back to me vintage contemporaries paperback books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading swim back to me vintage contemporaries.
Her latest book, swim back to me is an unforgettable, emotionally searing collection of stories. Swim back to me by ann packer penguin books australia. Ann packer is the acclaimed author of two collections of short fiction, swim back to me and mendocino and other stories, and three bestselling novels, the childrens crusade, songs without words, and the dive from clausens pier, which received the kate chopin literary award, among many. Swim back to me burlington county library system overdrive. Author interview ann packer, author of swim back to me. She finds his audible presence through listening to the music he loved. I am not usually a fan of short stories i always want more, and packers structuring of the book satisfied that urge. Jan 01, 2011 ann packer is the acclaimed author of two collections of short fiction, swim back to me and mendocino and other stories, and three bestselling novels, the childrens crusade, songs without words, and the dive from clausens pier, which received the kate chopin literary award, among many other prizes and honors. May 20, 2012 swim back to me is ann packer s new collection, featuring a novella and short stories. Ann packers novel, songs without words, expertly navigates the politics of a close friendship between two women and asks the question. Greater boston author readings may 19 off the shelf. The stories in swim back to me, packers new collection, are equally powerful.
Ann packer is one of our most talented observers of family life, with its hidden crevasses and unforeseeable perils. Ann packer is the acclaimed author of two collections of short fiction, swim back to me and mendocino and other stories, and three bestselling novels, the childrens crusade, songs without words, and the dive from clausens pier, which received the kate chopin literary award, among many other prizes and honors. As the title suggests, in her fourth book ann packer is focused on the realities of separation, a yearning for. Ann packer found a devoted audience with her first two novels, the dive from clausens pier and songs without words. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. From ann packer, author of the new york times bestselling novels the dive from clausens pier and songs without words, a collection of burnished, emotionally searing stories, framed by two unforgettable linked narratives that express the transformation of a single family over t. This is a perfect train book, as the short stories could be cracked out in one journey. Fans of ann packers acclaimed the dive from clausens pier and songs without words wont be disappointed by the novella and short stories in swim back to me. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Her newest novel is the childrens crusade listen to the full interview. Swim back to me is ann packers new collection, featuring a novella and short stories. Walk for mankind about teenager richard appleby and his bittersweet relationship with sasha horowitz, a rebellious, risktaking 14yearold, who has a clandestine affair with a drug dealer. Swim back to me ann packer, read by fred sanders, cassandra campbell, rebecca lowman, kathe mazur, mark deakins, and kirsten potter.
Her work has appeared in the new yorker, the washington post, vogue, and real simple. In these stories, ann packer explores the moral predicaments that define our social and emotional lives, the frailty of ordinary grace, and the ways in which we are shattered and remade by loss. Packers sterling collection of stories is framed by two novellas. Swim back to me is a work of shimmering psychological precision, unfailing intelligence, and pageturning drama. Ann packer is the author of two bestselling novels, songs without words and the dive from clausens pier, the latter of which received a great lakes book award, an american library association award, and the kate chopin literary award. Songs without words by ann packer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like her novels, the six character driven stories in swim back to me, underscore ms. The questions, discussion topics, and suggestions for further reading that follow are intended to enrich your discussion of ann packers swim back to me. A wife struggles to make sense of her husbands sudden disappearance. Ann packers swim back to me is a collection of california stories, both in setting and in terms of the above sentiment. Ann packers newest book, swim back to me, is comprised of a novella and five short stories. Her stunning linkedstory collection, swim back to me knopf, is even better, richer, more insightful. Ann packers novels have received a great lakes book award, an american library association award, and the kate chopin literary award.
Her early, wellreceived collection, mendocino and other stories, was. Others have synopsized the 6 pieces, so i wont be redundant. Swim back to me vintage contemporaries kindle edition. Swim back to me chester county library system overdrive. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. She loves to shop for fabric and fibre with plenty of coffee breaks and to. Swim back to me by ann packer overdrive rakuten overdrive. Almost all take place in the san francisco bay area, where. Anne packard demonstrates the notion that life is random and its up to us to weave together those threads in order to instill meaning. Ann packer books list of books by author ann packer. Swim back to me vintage contemporaries kindle edition by packer, ann. Though her latest work is a collection of stories, she still manages to write female narrators who stick with you for daysespecially the mother in molten, a story about a woman who copes with the death of her teenaged son by listening to his rock music collection. Apr 04, 2011 if youve read the dive from clausens pier or songs without words, you are familiar with ann packers talent for restrained, transparent, beautiful prose. Ann packer is the acclaimed author of two collections of short fiction, swim back to me and mendocino and other stories, and two bestselling novels, songs without words and the dive from clausens pier, which received the kate chopin literary award, among many other prizes and honors.
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