The Spirit in My Shoes in Bloomington, MN

Featuring twenty-three stories, John Michael Cummings's debut story collection brims with the vitality and complexity of our shared humanity. In tales that conjure comparisons to John Updike, Raymond Carver, and William Gay, Cummings tells the truth about loneliness, relationships, and the common struggles we all face with prose both precise and vibrant. Cummings's voice, assured yet questioning, will stay with you long after you've finished
The Spirit in My Shoes
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