“Our plans for the future made us laugh and feel close, but those same plans somehow made anything more than temporary between us seem impossible. It was the first time I'd ever had the feeling of missing someone I was still with.”
The Coast of Chicago is a fictional narrative that delves into the lives and stories of individuals living along the city's shoreline. The book captures the essence of Chicago's coastal environment, including its natural beauty, urban development, and the diverse communities that inhabit the area. more
Stuart Dybek, born on April 10, 1942, is an American writer known for his short stories. His works are characterized by their delicate emotions and rich imagination, often exploring themes of family, identity, and memory. Dybek's writing has won him numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Short Fiction. more
“The only woman a wife should ever be jealous of is her husband's mom.”
“We spend months inside them, then the rest of our lives getting babied by them.”
“Mom's always know how to make us happy, but they also know exactly how to make us cry.”
“Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, There's no place like home.”