Topic: Survival
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The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason
A lyrical World War I tale blending medicine, love, and ethics, The Winter Soldier immerses readers in history and humanity.
The Ghost Road by Pat Barker
A haunting, fast-paced conclusion to Barker’s trilogy, exploring memory, mortality, and symbolic healing against the backdrop of war.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
A gripping novel of hardship and resilience, this story explores addiction, poverty, and personal triumph in a forgotten rural America.
Miracle Mile, a Play by Clark Middleton
Miracle Mile is Clark Middleton’s powerful, humorous monologue about disability, resilience, and pursuing acting despite lifelong rheumatoid arthritis.
James by Percival Everett
A gripping, clever retelling that flips racial dynamics, giving voice to the silenced, and exploring power, identity, and resistance with biting commentary and emotional depth.
This Other Eden by Paul Harding
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Maine, this novel explores a marginalized community’s struggles with identity, resilience, and love amid historical injustice and tragedy.
Life Imitates Art: Covid-19 Edition
Human reactions to pandemics, from literature spanning centuries, uncannily mirror those seen during COVID-19, suggesting repeating patterns of behavior, though views on our future remain divided.