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Tenth of December
Book • 2012
Tenth of December is a collection of short stories by George Saunders, known for its honest, accessible, and moving narratives.
The stories delve into contemporary issues such as class, sex, love, loss, and war, posing moral dilemmas that challenge readers' perspectives.
The title story, 'Tenth of December,' is particularly noted for its poignant exploration of memory, loss, and redemption.
The stories delve into contemporary issues such as class, sex, love, loss, and war, posing moral dilemmas that challenge readers' perspectives.
The title story, 'Tenth of December,' is particularly noted for its poignant exploration of memory, loss, and redemption.
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as a short story collection that was a finalist for the National Book Award.


Sam Harris

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#372 — Life & Work
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as one of Saunders's collections of short stories.


Michael Lewis

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Other People’s Money: George Saunders on the Value of Failure
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as an author who described selfishness as a sickness.


Dan Harris

How (and Why) to Hack Your Empathy | Jamil Zaki
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as one of George Saunders' story collections.


Deborah Treisman

David Sedaris Reads George Saunders
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as her old friend and writing teacher, whose work she admires.

Cheryl Strayed

A Bit of Relief: Introducing 'Sugar Calling'
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as one of 

' books, a finalist for the National Book Award.


Eric Zimmer


George Saunders

George Saunders on Writing and Transformation
Recommended by MJ Franklin as a companion book to "Orbital," offering exploration of big feelings and the human condition.

Book Club: Let's Talk About "Orbital," by Samantha Harvey