As the novel follows the course of Joyce's pregnancy, John deals with Joyce's shifting emotional moods, her growing interest in Roman Catholicism (from which John himself has fallen away), and termite infestation in the house. All of this is further complicated by John's problematic relationship with his father Nick, a retired bricklayer who isn't shy about sharing his own strong opinions about family life.

    Great Books of the Western World, Volume 2 of 54The collection compiles history's greatest written works, from the ancient classics to more recent masterpieces, and contains 517 works from 130 of the most renowned minds throughout history.Collection ISBN: 0852291639Nineteenth printing, 1971

    Instead he is there for the long haul, bringing up his three children, and doing his best for his small community

    Great Books of the Western World, Volume 3 of 54The collection compiles history's greatest written works, from the ancient classics to more recent masterpieces, and contains 517 works from 130 of the most renowned minds throughout history.Collection ISBN: 0852291639Nineteenth printing, 1971

    a dark (and most likely not appreciated) nickname that came about in the 1920's after being the scene of a bloody massacre, brutal battles with the Klan, and a fantastic Prohibition war between battling bootleggers. Regardless of how you look at it, the moniker of "Bloody" is something that Williamson County has earned!

    Most of the stories first appeared in The New Yorker magazine.

    Now available in a paperback edition, this book explores the relationship between Hemingway the man and Hemingway the author, offering perspectives that remain fresh and insightful.