In the body : a collection of short stories and a novella

An unflinching look at the human body and the ways it defines, fails, and frees us Building on themes introduced in her novel Girl in Shades , Allison Baggio explores the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds with In the Body , a collection of 12 short stories and the novella “As She Was.” Baggio’s range of voice and breadth of vision are showcased in stories like “Spilt Milk,” where an ordinary fare leads an Indo-Canadian taxi driver, who is unhappy with his current circumstances, to marry his passenger’s unattractive sister. In “Possessed,” a man receives a heart transplant and begins to suspect that his new heart is still attached to its old owner. The novella follows a teenage girl who, after a motorcycle accident, is left with a serious brain injury that dramatically alters her personality and body. The five people closest to her must reflect on who she was in order to come to terms with who she has become. In the Body is a stunning examination of the clash between how we perceive our own bodies and how we are perceived by others. Building on themes introduced in the author{u2019}s previous novel, this collection of 12 short stories further explores the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. The array of stories includes ?Spilt Milk,? in which an ordinary fare leads an Indo-Canadian taxi driver, who is unhappy with his current circumstances, to marry his passenger{u2019}s unattractive sister. In ?Possessed,? a man receives a heart transplant and begins to suspect that his new heart is still attached to its old owner, triggering a psychological thrill ride. In the novella, ?As She Was,? a motorcycle accident leaves a teenage girl with a serious brain injury that dramatically alters her personality and body. The four people closest to her must reflect on who she was in order to accept who she has become, revealing the details of the accident and their own feelings of guilt in the process. Showcasing a range of voice and breadth of vision, this anthology marries a gentle probing of familial relationships with an incisive look at the human body, exploring the ways it defines, fails, and frees humanity Short Stories. Allison Baggio explores the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds with In the Body, a collection of 12 short stories and the novella As She Was. Baggio s range of voice and breadth of vision are showcased in stories like Spilt Milk, where an ordinary fare leads an Indo - Canadian taxi driver, who is unhappy with his current circumstances, to marry his passenger s unattractive sister. In Possessed, a man receives a heart transplant and begins to suspect that his new heart is still attached to its old owner. The novella follows a teenage girl who, after a motorcycle accident, is left with a serious brain injury that dramatically alters her personality and body. The five people closest to her must reflect on who she was in order to come to terms with who she has become. In the Body is a stunning examination of the clash between how we perceive our own bodies and how we are perceived by others Written for every sports fan who follows the Chicago White Sox, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the field, the book includes stories about Carlton Fisk, Bo Jackson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Billy Pierce, and Frank Thomas, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations Allison Baggio Explores The Connection Between The Physical And The Spiritual Worlds In This Collection Of Twelve Short Stories And The Novella As She Was.--p. [4] Cover. With Daddy -- Birthday Boy -- Spilt Milk -- Face Like This -- Cross To Bear -- Saving Katie -- One Too Many -- Lucky Ones -- Remission And Other Tragedies -- Sum Of Her Parts -- Losing Him -- As She Was. Allison Baggio. Issued Also In Electronic Formats. "Allison Baggio explores the connection between the physical and the spiritual worlds in this collection of twelve short stories and the novella "As She Was"--Page [4] cover