Böcker av Donald Lystra

Set in Michigan during the tumultuous closing weeks of 1963, "Searching for Van Gogh" is a heart-wrenching story of two young souls bravely navigating life's challenges.A young woman is inspired by a cinematic heroine to find meaning in a world that has cast her aside.A teenage math and science prodigy turns to art as he struggles with the pain of losing his beloved elder brother.Their unlikely friendship is a beacon of hope, reminding us that in tough times the best defense is the help we can give to one another.Reminiscent of timeless classics like Ordinary People and To Kill a Mockingbird, this story celebrates the power of friendship and understanding in an often unforgiving world.

Six years later, the author has returned with a bracing new collection of short stories that will do for the center of the country what Cheever did for the suburbs of New York. This title explores the complexities of human interactions and imbues them with an honest naturalism that is sure to endear him to readers - in the Midwest and beyond.

Set in 1957 in rural northern Michigan, this title tells the story of a pivotal few months in the life of young teen Danny DeWitt, who lives alone with his father following the sudden departure of his mother.