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How Anything Can Grow From This Kindle Edition

by Beau North (Author), Brittany Hegedus (Editor), Kwame Phillips (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

A relationship ends with a meal. A southern town disappears, bit-by-bit. Two sisters sit in a hospital room, sharing a piece of strawberry cake while children are thrust into a strange new existence of abandoned superstores and unrelenting fluorescent light. A cataclysm hovers on the point of a knife as brown-skinned schoolgirls make peace with long sleeves and vile names. 

This cross-section of indie and traditionally published authors cross genre lines with seven stories about separation, loss, and the peculiar loneliness that comes with being a stranger in a strange land. From frigid Chicago to the sweltering asphalt of south Texas, these stories dive into the heart of what divides us, and what connects. 

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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Beau North
  4. Publication date
    October 30, 2018
  5. File size
    502 KB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JNJLVTB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beau North; 1st edition (October 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 502 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 179186824X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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  1. Gena Radcliffe

    Gena Radcliffe

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    Gena Radcliffe is one-half of the Kill by Kill podcast, and a film and TV writer featured at Alcohollywood and F This Movie. Born in New Jersey, where the weak are killed and eaten, she lives in an unhip part of Brooklyn.

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    Beau North is the author of five books and contributor to multiple anthologies. Beau lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband. In her spare time, she is the co-host of the podcasts Excessively Diverted: Modern Classics On-Screen and Let's Get Weirding: A Dune Podcast.

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Customers find the stories in the book engaging and thought-provoking.

"...was my initial draw to the collection but I thought all the stories were provactive and engaging, particularly the story “Brown” by Desiree Wilkins,..." Read more

"...- an animal death caught me by surprise - so while these stories are important and gave me a lot to think about, they're not exactly a pick-me-..." Read more

"I was very impressed with these stories. They worked very well together, each with a compelling voice unique, a small journey...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one noting its well-crafted prose and another highlighting its engaging narrative style.

"...Wonderful prose! This should not be missed!" Read more

"..."After the End" by Chris Ludovic, which has an engaging juxtaposition of omniscient narration and a more specific story, and finally the capstone..." Read more

"...Quality work by the writers and the editor. On top of that, the cause is a worthy one. I recommend this collection." Read more

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100% of proceeds going to RAICES / Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) / 501(c)(3) charityAnyone who loves to read great literature will be drawn to the short stories in this anthology. Each is an emotive, intriguing story. The collection opens with a thoughtful prologue by Kwame M. P. Phillips, Ph. D. and then the poem “Like a Word Grows Ripe in Silence” by Karolinn Fiscaletti to set the tone. In this age of struggle, the authors herein have banded together to write a genre crossing mix that I was glad I had the opportunity to read. Author Beau North was my initial draw to the collection but I thought all the stories were provactive and engaging, particularly the story “Brown” by Desiree Wilkins, about young Hispanic girls moving to a new school. (I totally related to the young girls’ feelings of ostracism, of being uncomfortable in the new school setting, and feeling bitter for not fitting in because of color of skin — and that story lingered with me for days after, reminding me of my own experience as a mixed race child in a very exclusive private school in the 70s.)Wonderful prose! This should not be missed!
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  • Christina Boyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lingered with me for days after
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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    100% of proceeds going to RAICES / Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) / 501(c)(3) charity

    Anyone who loves to read great literature will be drawn to the short stories in this anthology. Each is an emotive, intriguing story. The collection opens with a thoughtful prologue by Kwame M. P. Phillips, Ph. D. and then the poem “Like a Word Grows Ripe in Silence” by Karolinn Fiscaletti to set the tone. In this age of struggle, the authors herein have banded together to write a genre crossing mix that I was glad I had the opportunity to read. Author Beau North was my initial draw to the collection but I thought all the stories were provactive and engaging, particularly the story “Brown” by Desiree Wilkins, about young Hispanic girls moving to a new school. (I totally related to the young girls’ feelings of ostracism, of being uncomfortable in the new school setting, and feeling bitter for not fitting in because of color of skin — and that story lingered with me for days after, reminding me of my own experience as a mixed race child in a very exclusive private school in the 70s.)

    Wonderful prose! This should not be missed!
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    Christina Boyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Lingered with me for days after

    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
    100% of proceeds going to RAICES / Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) / 501(c)(3) charity

    Anyone who loves to read great literature will be drawn to the short stories in this anthology. Each is an emotive, intriguing story. The collection opens with a thoughtful prologue by Kwame M. P. Phillips, Ph. D. and then the poem “Like a Word Grows Ripe in Silence” by Karolinn Fiscaletti to set the tone. In this age of struggle, the authors herein have banded together to write a genre crossing mix that I was glad I had the opportunity to read. Author Beau North was my initial draw to the collection but I thought all the stories were provactive and engaging, particularly the story “Brown” by Desiree Wilkins, about young Hispanic girls moving to a new school. (I totally related to the young girls’ feelings of ostracism, of being uncomfortable in the new school setting, and feeling bitter for not fitting in because of color of skin — and that story lingered with me for days after, reminding me of my own experience as a mixed race child in a very exclusive private school in the 70s.)

    Wonderful prose! This should not be missed!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking stories for a great cause
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019
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    This charity anthology benefits RAICES and explores themes of separation, loss, and alienation. As with any anthology, I enjoyed some more than others, but as it's a 99c charity collection I'll focus on what I enjoyed in the hopes you'll be inspired to pick this up as well.

    I one-clicked this book for Shelley Ann Clark, who wrote an amazing book called Have Mercy quite some time ago, and I've been waiting for years to read anything else. This was my chance and so unsurprisingly I adored her story "Emergence," a vignette of an encounter between temporary lovers.

    I also enjoyed "Brown" by Desiree Wilkins, about a girl at a new school who finds she is no longer white-passing in this new place, "After the End" by Chris Ludovic, which has an engaging juxtaposition of omniscient narration and a more specific story, and finally the capstone story by Adam Strong, "To See Them As Us," which ends the collection with a story most directly addressing the humanitarian crisis at the border for which this book is raising funds.

    A few structural notes - the entries in collection vary in length, and the first one is a poem while the rest are prose. I just had some trouble adjusting to the variety of pacing as I didn't know what to expect. And there are a variety of difficult and sad topics addressed in these stories - an animal death caught me by surprise - so while these stories are important and gave me a lot to think about, they're not exactly a pick-me-up.

    Great stories, great cause - I recommend you pick up this collection and see which stories resonate with you.
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  • Dawn Trowell Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and well-written
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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    I was very impressed with these stories. They worked very well together, each with a compelling voice unique, a small journey. Quality work by the writers and the editor. On top of that, the cause is a worthy one. I recommend this collection.
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  • Sophia Rose
    4.0 out of 5 stars Provocative Poetry and Prose Shorts in a Variety of Genres for a Cause!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
    It is safe to say that I never imagined a time that I would be reading a collection of stories brought together for the purpose they were. Seven short endearing and bittersweet stories and a poem on the subject of separation, loss, and the pain of being treated as 'wrong' or 'different' all for the purpose of shining a light on an untenable situation for families. At the same time, each story challenges readers to take a hard look inside and around them.

    I have always been one who appreciated that storytelling could teach me much and the power of a good story to invoke action that a dry lesson could not. Never fear, these are stories. These are not light stories, but they are excellent from a poem that makes one pause and re-read the lines to tales of the various ways people are forced to say good bye whether to other people or their own real self. Some are stark and raw while others are atmospheric and nostalgic. I teared up a few times and felt the bittersweet tang of each well-written piece. They are short so swiftly if not easily digested.

    I was only familiar with one author, whose writing is already well loved, in this group, but I was pleased to get a taste of these new to me works and wish to avail myself of more. Whether you are looking for a variety of excellent pieces of short-story fiction or wish to support a cause that is close to your heart, I can recommend this small collection that has a big impact.

    100% of proceeds going to RAICES / Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) / 501(c)(3) charity
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