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Better Than War: Stories

Better Than War: Stories

Vossoughi, Iamak

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Series: Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, Book 19

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Publisher Price: $21.95

ISBN10: 0820353744
ISBN13: 9780820353746
Publisher: Univ Of Georgia Pr
Published: Mar 1 2018
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.85 Depth: 8.25
Language: English

The stories in Better Than War encompass narratives from a diverse set of Iranian immigrants, many searching for a balance between memories of their homeland and their new American culture. The everyday life of each character subtly reflects viewpoints that are simultaneously Iranian and American, of all ages and circumstances. These stories deal with family, friends, relationships, urban life, prison, school, and adolescence. They also contain powerful messages about what people want, need, and deserve as citizens and human beings. For instance, in the story Better Than War a young Iranian boy must overcome the fear of asking an American girl on a date. His friend tells him there is no shame in pouring your heart out to someone you like. The boy must realize that expressing emotion and sorrow is worth the embarrassment because it shows loved ones that you are better than hatred--and especially better than war.

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