“ Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear. ” ― Rumi
A kaleidoscopic novel about our last American centuryA skipper plies the waters of the South Pacific, running ammunition and passing the time with navy buddies McHale and Jack Kennedy, remembering the sweet caress of Screw-Me Susie. A New York millionaire
Algren's short stories are now generally acknowledged to be literary triumphs - The New York TimesNelson's stories are part of our lasting literature. They don't fade away. - Studs Terkel, from the AfterwordOnce more I have been impressed by Algren's tale