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A Kind of Flying: Selected Stories by Ron Carlson (Paperback, 2004)

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By Ron Carlson. "These stories are full of surprises, jolts, and lightning strikes of recognition. Do yourself a favor and read Ron Carlson.". —Stephen King. Other stories deal with surprising transformations-for a baseball player turned killer-by-accident, for a nineteen-year-old who experiences an unsettling sexual awakening.

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Ron Carlson's stories come at us from all directions. Sometimes wicked or bittersweet, often zany, they are rich with a hard-earned hopefulness frequently absent in contemporary fiction. In this generous gathering from collections no longer available, longtime fans and new readers alike can savor the development of a master of idiosyncrasy. In Blazo and other equally poignant tales, men and women are challenged when things don't work out as expected. Other stories deal with surprising transformations-for a baseball player turned killer-by-accident, for a nineteen-year-old who experiences an unsettling sexual awakening. Here is a man accusing Bigfoot of stealing his wife, followed by Bigfoot's incomparable response. Not least of the treasures is The H Street Sledding Record, a story perfect for family holiday reading, in which a young father creates the magic of Santa by throwing manure on his roof on Christmas Eve. Prepare to be amused, moved, and disturbed by stories that make a difference.