Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket.

Storey's humorous and poignant novel follows the ups and downs of three generations of a family who live in the same house. The patriarch, Stan, is a gentle and eccentric old man who spends his days watching old movies and attending antique auctions. His wife, Jean, is a frustrated artist who is always creating new art projects that never seem to get off the ground. Their son, Sam, is a self-proclaimed lumberjack turned lawyer who is juggling a successful career and a rapidly-growing family. And their daughter, Ellie, is a twenty-something artist who is still trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. As the family members come together for Christmas, their individual stories intersect and the dynamics of the family are revealed. Soft in the Middle is a charming and poignant story of family, friendship, and the inevitability of change.; 8vo; 277 pages.