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A Small, Good Thing

Book • 1981
In 'A Small, Good Thing,' Raymond Carver explores the profound grief of a couple whose son is struck by a car on his birthday.

The story unfolds with the couple's anguish and their encounter with a baker, who, despite initial misunderstandings, offers them a moment of shared humanity and comfort through simple acts like sharing food.

This narrative highlights the power of human connection in times of sorrow.

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