In this collection of short stories, the reader meets Anna Goldman who Is nearly eighty years old, widowed and Living on her own in the Fairfax area of Los Angeles. As she makes her determined, irreverent way through the maze of modern society, she struggles to maintain her independence and remain connected to the world. Jewish, but disenchanted with religion in any guise, Anna eats bacon to dare God's wrath. A pianist herself, Anna takes on the job of entertaining the old folks at the senior center, but realizes that ...
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In this collection of short stories, the reader meets Anna Goldman who Is nearly eighty years old, widowed and Living on her own in the Fairfax area of Los Angeles. As she makes her determined, irreverent way through the maze of modern society, she struggles to maintain her independence and remain connected to the world. Jewish, but disenchanted with religion in any guise, Anna eats bacon to dare God's wrath. A pianist herself, Anna takes on the job of entertaining the old folks at the senior center, but realizes that "Mozart you can't give them." She disapproves of the way her grandsons are being raised and when she visits her older sister (still "big and bossy") In Miami Beach, she has a romantic encounter with a dreamer named Irving who courts her with words, since it's far too late for deeds. This volume comprises selections from Merrill Joan Gerber's Chattering Man, plus three new pieces. Anna in Chains is a book about the reality of being an old women in the modern world, and the struggles it requires to stay human and whole.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 081560484X. Signed by Gerber on the title page. A slight wrinkle to the head of the spine. This volume comprises selections from Merrill Joan Gerber's Chattering Man, plus three new, previously unpublished pieces.; Library of Modern Jewish Literature; 139 pages; Signed by Author.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 9x6x0; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! Signed American first edition, first printing. Signed on title page by author. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is unpriced. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.
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Stated First Edition; Stated First Printing
Publisher:
Syracuse University Press
Published:
1998
Language:
English
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17969879123
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As New in As New dust jacket. 081560484X. Hardcover with dustjacket. First edition. SIGNED and inscribed by author on title page. Red cloth boards, pristine. Protected dustjacket crisp and bright. Book is firm in binding, unread. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 139 pages; Signed by Author.
