Synopses & Reviews
Featuring Michael Chabon ¥ Kathryn Harrison ¥ Matt Bai ¥ Martha McPhee ¥ Susan Straight ¥ Ayelet Waldman ¥ Colin Harrison ¥ Amy Bloom ¥ Peter Richmond ¥ Jonathan Goldstein ¥ Anthony Giardina ¥ Dani Shapiro ¥ Darcey Steinke ¥ Ta-Nehisi Coates ¥ Sarah Jenkins ¥ Barbara Jones ¥ Tom Junod
In-laws are the inescapable consequence of marriage. Whether they're kind or malevolent, respectful or intrusive, they're unavoidable. The relationship can be traumatic, rewarding, maddening, and hilarious-sometimes all at once. Now, Ilena Silverman brings together a collection of talented, insightful writers who plumb their own experiences for unexpected wisdom about this prickly and often misunderstood relationship.
Synopsis
A provocative anthology of seventeen original essays in the tradition of The Bitch in the House includes contributions by such figures as Michael Chabon, Kathryn Harrison, and Martha McPhee. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
About the Author
Ilena Silverman is a story editor at The New York Times Magazine. She previously worked at GQ and Harper's magazines and is the co-editor of What Counts: The Complete Harper's Index.