Boston.: David R. Godine Publisher., 1992. Trade paperback. Fine.. 1 Trade paperback. Glued binding. 195 p. 21 cm. Audience: General/trade. Author's 9th book, the first non-fiction: 22 essays, many previously published in periodicals, avant garde newspapers, and literary journals. These are the art of autobiography essay, noted Wolff in his Introduction, "to catch oneself in the act of being human". Born in 1936, Andre Dubus is a New Orleans native who became a Haverhill, Massachusetts, resident. He dedicates this collection to many authors and friends who held ticketed events reading from their own works over 5 Sunday afternoons to raise funds for his family, and many others who sent warmth and donations. Dubus had stopped to help another stranded on the highway, and was struck by a car. He lost one leg above the knee, enduring many surgeries. The other was damaged badly. And when he began writing again, he did so eloquently from a wheelchair. This book resulted.

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Bookseller: Hedgehog's Whimsey Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: Alibris.Wr1310010602
Title: Broken Vessels: Essays
Author: Dubus, Andre
Format/Binding: Trade paperback
Book Condition: Used - Fine.
Quantity Available: 2
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0879239484
ISBN 13: 9780879239480
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher.
Place of Publication: Boston.
Date Published: 1992
Keywords: New Orleans native|Haverhill, Massachusetts, resident|Wheelchair-bound
Bookseller catalogs: Writers;

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Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.

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