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Eric Puchner
Eric Puchner is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012. He's a writer with a knack for finding and presenting compelling, often surprising, stories.
Last day on earth
Synopsis
This collection of stories delves into the heartbreak and absurdity of domestic life, presenting a series of characters grappling with the complexities of family. From a boy who suspects his mother is a robot to a reluctant dad at a coke-fueled party, the narratives explore the frequently surreal system that is family. These original and memorable tales invoke both the comedy and tragedy of our lifelong endeavor to come of age.