| Category: | Fiction - Literary |
|---|---|
| Author: | Eleanor Lerman |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Publication Date: | April 7, 2026 |
| Number of Pages: | 265 |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8896361145 |
| ASIN: | B0FD8SWL21 |
King the Wonder Dog and Other Stories by Eleanor
Lerman is a delightful collection of short stories that examine the quiet
struggles and unexpected moments of ordinary lives. Laura is an aging woman
seeking to adopt an older dog; Jeanne faces loneliness amid Macy’s bewilderment
and her search for a lost pet. Cassandra struggles with her mental health in a hospital,
and her husband provides care and unexpected responses in “Normal People.” “Old
Dogs” follows Steven, a Jersey City maintenance worker, as he confronts aging
and mortality while reminiscing about his life and his beloved dogs. You are
treated to heartbreaking and heartwarming moments in these tales, and you'll love the impact that canine creatives have on the health and wellbeing of many of the characters.
Eleanor Lerman is a master storyteller, especially in those
short stories that are enchanting and concise, with lessons about life while delivering
the utmost entertainment. I marveled at how well the author infuses life,
realism, and humanity into simple gestures and the stories of ordinary people,
making each tale as relatable as possible. Each narrative intertwines the
themes of aging, memory, grit, and the small but profound acts of love and
kindness that sustain us through life’s inevitable decline. King the Wonder
Dog and Other Stories explores themes of aging, mortality, loneliness, and
the small acts of kindness that uplift during trying moments. The characters
feel like someone you know in the neighborhood, and Laura’s gentle hopefulness
contrasts with Cassandra’s volatile breakdown. Yet, both reveal the universal
human experience of battling inner demons and seeking connection. The settings,
from urban landscapes like Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, serve as backdrops
for intimate moments. This collection had me thinking of the loneliness
experienced by many in a city of a million people, the quest for genuine
connection, and how pets help us reconnect more intimately with ourselves.
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