Washoe County Library System

In his sixth story collection, John Edgar Wideman continues exploring themes of family, loss, the penal system, Pittsburgh, physical and emotional life, and memory.

In this singular collection, John Edgar Wideman, the acclaimed author of -- "JB & FD""Maps and Ledgers""Williamsburg Bridge" "My Dead" Navigating an extraordinary range of subject and tone, Wideman challenges the boundaries of traditional forms, and delivers unforgettable, immersive narratives that touch the very core of what it means to be alive. An extended meditation on family, history, and loss, American Histories weaves together historical fact,...