Tenth of December: By George Saunders Conversation Starters Limited Time Offer: $3.99 ($4.99) The thoughts of ordinary people living ordinary lives are extraordinarily captured and displayed in each of the ten short stories brought forth from the amazing and sometimes absurd mind of George Saunders in his 2013 collection of short stories, Tenth of December. What drives an awkward boy to help an old man walking up a hill in winter without his coat? Why does the war veteran want to burn down his mother's house? Will the inmate choose which of two women should die because he does not love them? In his fourth compilation, Saunders weaves captivating stories that touch on dark themes using wit, humor, and an uncanny ability to portray the private thoughts of characters with a familiarity that resonates with readers.The New York Times, NPR, and People magazine named Tenth of December as one of the best books of 2013. It made the National Book Award finals list and won the Folio Prize in 2014. A Brief Look Inside: EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPERthan the surface of its pages. The characters and its world come alive, and even after the last page of the book is closed,the story still lives on, inciting questions and curiosity. Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed tobring us beneath the surface of the pageand invite us into this world that continues to lives on. These questions can be used to... Create Hours of Conversation: * Foster a deeper understanding of the book* Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups* Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately* Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience of Tenth of December. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters . Download your copy today for a Limited Time Discount: $3.99 ($4.99) Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet and Kindle devices.
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