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Regional U.S. - Strangers in the House: Life Stories

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Book Synopsis: Dorothy Gallagher’s critically acclaimed memoir, How I Came Into My Inheritance, told of her childhood in 1940s New York as the daughter of left-wing Russian Jewish immigrants. Time magazine called it “a piercingly funny book . . . unsentimental, breezy, blunt.” In Strangers in the House, this brilliant stylist takes us into her adult life and tells us honest, funny, and highly distinctive stories about love, friendship, and responsibilities–stories about ordinary life told in an extraordinarily compelling voice. As she puts it, with typical wryness, “Oh my goodness, the themes you stumble over as you make your way from day to day. Trust, Betrayal, Class, Hypocrisy, Love, Hate, Greed, Sickness, Health. It only needs War and Peace.” Here, among other people and problems, we encounter a man who carries around brass knuckles, hoping to catch the lover Gallagher prefers to him–and whose behavior unexpectedly mirrors Gallagher’s own; the bizarre events that surround the disappearance of a woman with ties to both the Communist Party and Gallagher’s family; and the treachery of a trusted employee who is “bad with money” in more ways than one. The fragility of friendships, the fickleness of love, the marital crisis brought on by chronic illness–Gallagher dramatizes these universal themes with unique feeling, insight, and humor. This is a writer who will turn readers who come to her book as strangers into friends.

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Are you looking for a captivating read that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions? Look no further than Strangers in the House: Life Stories by Dorothy Gallagher. Following the success of her previous memoir, Gallagher returns with a collection of brutally honest and highly entertaining tales from her adult life. Prepare to be immersed in stories of love, friendship, and the everyday challenges that we all face, delivered in Gallagher's remarkable voice that has been praised for its wit and bluntness.

With a unique blend of humor and insight, Gallagher explores the universal themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. From encounters with eccentric characters to shocking revelations that intertwine with her family's history, the stories in Strangers in the House will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to find out what happens next. It's a piercingly funny book that will resonate with readers from all walks of life.

But it doesn't stop there. Gallagher's extraordinary talent lies in her ability to bring ordinary life to the forefront, shedding light on the challenges we all face in our day-to-day existence. Through her sharp observations and relatable anecdotes, she effortlessly tackles themes of class, hypocrisy, love, hate, and greed. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this compelling memoir, you'll witness the fragility of friendships, the fickleness of love, and even the impact of chronic illness on a marriage. It's a whirlwind of emotions that will leave you breathless.

Strangers in the House is not just about reading, it's about forming a connection with the author herself. Gallagher's writing style invites readers to become friends, to join her on this incredible journey. So don't miss out on this opportunity to discover a writer who will captivate your heart and leave you yearning for more.

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