People Like Frank by Jenn Ashton Paperback Book 9781777010164

Finalist for the Indigenous Voices Awards On the edge of normal challenges take many formsthe everyday can be an adventure and the ordinary a triumph A young woman in a group home investigates a mysterious piece of knitting An obsessed bag boy does grim battle with a squirrel A woman an asparagus bag and a garbageman have a tumultuous shortterm relationship Otherwise unremarkable achievements become epic on the edge of normal In the tradition of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Room and If I Fall If I Die this uplifting short story collection explores the world through the eyes of protagonists whose perspectives are informed by their unique circumstances Some are struggling with physical challenges while others seek to overcome psychological barriers Far from being defined by their limitations these characters revel in achievements others take for granted and find wonder in unexpected places By celebrating the private triumphs of people who are all too often dismissed Ashton reminds us all of our own humanity show more