The Burning

By M. V. Dugan

An award-winning short story, The Burning draws deep connections between family and place. Maureen Dugan was just nine years old when her father moved the family moved from suburbia to a farm in upstate New York. Over everything stood the Barn, ancient and skillfully built, a magical place. Maureen grew up there until career and family finally drew her away. Then the Barn became sick and started to collapse. The event of its final destruction is occasion for reflection on the sources of strength in our lives, their passing, and how hope can continue to thrive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440463050
• ISBN13: 9781440463051
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.1" x 5.3"