The Truth Has Arms and Legs

By Alice Fowler,

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Book description

Delve into a world of change and reinvention.

Where relationships are as delicate as turtle eggs, and just as easily smashed.

This poignant short story collection explores the pivotal moments that transform our lives. Jenny, whose life is defined by small disasters, discovers a bigger, more generous version of herself.…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Truth Has Arms and Legs as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve never really been a fan of short stories, but then I read this book. Alice Fowler has the most extraordinary gift for language, and these beautiful, sparse stories are moving and engaging in turn.

There is no spare word in them; they are there to be enjoyed and revisited over and over.

Human and compassionate, the world needs this collection of stories right now. I’ve gifted copies to friends and family already – you’ll find yourself doing the same.

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