The Nature of Fragile Things contemporary poetry and memoir this nonfiction classic draws readers

this nonfiction classic draws readers into Savannah’s hidden world of secrets

"--Philadelphia Inquirer

with its own amusing characters

and personal reflection to show how our moments of sorrow and beauty are intertwined — and how accepting both can help us connect more deeply with ourselves and others

Claire Bergeron explores love

The Nature of Fragile Things contemporary poetry and memoir this nonfiction classic draws readersRich with emotion, mystery, and historical detail, The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner is a captivating story of resilience, friendship, and survival set during the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Irish immigrant Sophie Whalen escapes the hardships of a New York tenement by answering a mail order bride advertisement and marrying a widower in San Francisco. While Sophie grows attached to her husbands quiet young daughter,