Twelve Branches: Stories from St. Paul

by Diego Vazquez, Nora Murphy, Joanna Rawson, et al.

A "once-in-a-lifetime book."--St. Paul Pioneer Press

For six months, residents of St. Paul gathered at a dozen public libraries and shared their memories, anecdotes, and histories with four outstanding Minnesota writers. The result of this nationally unique collaborative project is a beautifully realized book that weaves the (mostly) true stories into (mostly) fictional ones, spans the century, and captures the spirit of a city and its people...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156689140X
• ISBN13: 9781566891400
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Coffee House Press
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A fine, eclectic collection of urban fiction

A varied yet cohesive set of short stories that capture the heart of St. Paul, MN. A small yet very urban city. Check out "Chicken" - a quirky, endearing tale.