Middle-aged Man And the Sea

Love, death, humor, and the glue called family are the elements of this intense, often funny collection of short stories. As novelist David Scott Milton explains, "In this collection, Christopher Meeks examines the small heartbreaks of quiet despair that are so much a part of all our lives. He does it in language that is resonant, poetic, and precise.... If you like Raymond Carver, you'll love Meeks. He may be as good--or better." In one narrative, a man wakes up one morning to find the odor of dead fish won't go away, but no one else can smell it. In another, a couple's visit with friends to watch the Academy Awards has the protagonist envying his friends' lawn and lifestyle. In these and eleven other stories, Christopher Meeks balances tragedy and wit. Most of the pieces have been previously published in award-winning journals."A collection so stunning, I couldn't help but move onto the next story." --Entertainment WeeklyMeeks, Christopher is the author of 'Middle-aged Man And the Sea ' with ISBN 9781411647619 and ISBN 1411647610.