Publisher's Synopsis
Pat Laster, of Benton, Arkansas, delights the reader with a collection of short stories, poems, and an occasional essay, portraying the unique atmosphere and culture of the South. The collection is a reflection on the past as well as the modern world, with each selection told from a different point of view. From the eyes of the young to a fascinating cast of adult characters, the author never fails to delight or surprise the reader. Her short stories and essays are an example of the Southern storytelling tradition at its best. An award winning poet, her poems cover a broad range of topics, setting a mood ranging from the nostalgic to the humorous that will make this a difficult book to put down. Unforgettable is not an overstatement. The characters and the settings will continue to linger in the mind's eye for a long time to come.
