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Contemporary - How to Breathe Underwater

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Book Synopsis: A New York Times notable book and winner of The Northern California Book Award for Best Short Fiction, these nine brave, wise, and spellbinding stories make up this debut. In "When She is Old and I Am Famous" a young woman confronts the inscrutable power of her cousin's beauty. In "Note to Sixth-Grade Self" a band of popular girls exert their social power over an awkward outcast. In "Isabel Fish" fourteen-year-old Maddy learns to scuba dive in order to mend her family after a terrible accident. Alive with the victories, humiliations, and tragedies of youth, How to Breathe Underwater illuminates this powerful territory with striking grace and intelligence."These stories are without exception clear-eyed, compassionate and deeply moving.... Even her most bitter characters have a gift, the sharp wit of envy. This, Orringer's first book, is breathtakingly good, truly felt and beautifully delivered."—The Guardian

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Experience the power of storytelling with our latest arrival, "How to Breathe Underwater". This captivating book has garnered attention and praise from both readers and critics, being recognized as a New York Times notable book and winner of The Northern California Book Award for Best Short Fiction. With its nine brave, wise, and spellbinding stories, this debut will leave you utterly mesmerized.

Delve into the enigmatic world of beauty and power in the acclaimed story, "When She is Old and I Am Famous". As a young woman grapples with the inscrutable allure of her cousin's beauty, you'll be drawn into a tale that explores the complexities of desire and self-identity.

Explore the intricate dynamics of social hierarchy in "Note to Sixth-Grade Self". Witness as a group of popular girls exert their influence and control over an awkward outcast. This thought-provoking narrative sheds light on the complexities of friendship, identity, and the quest for acceptance.

Prepare to be submerged in an emotional journey as you join fourteen-year-old Maddy in "Isabel Fish". Struggling to heal her fractured family after a devastating accident, Maddy discovers the therapeutic power of scuba diving. This heart-wrenching story illustrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love.

Alive with the victories, humiliations, and tragedies of youth, "How to Breathe Underwater" deftly navigates the terrain of adolescence. Its clear-eyed observations and compassionate characterizations demonstrate the exceptional talent of the author, while its deeply moving narratives will strike a chord within your soul.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound and beautifully crafted stories of "How to Breathe Underwater". This remarkable debut by acclaimed author Orringer is a breathtakingly good and genuinely felt collection. Experience the depth and intelligence of this compelling work that has captivated readers across the globe.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and poignant reflections. Let "How to Breathe Underwater" touch your heart and transport you to a world where emotions come alive. Order your copy today and be prepared to be awestruck by the revelatory power of these extraordinary narratives.

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