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Tobias Wolff’s *Our Story Begins* is a collection of short stories that focuses on the dynamics between fathers and sons, mothers and sons, and the tender moments of first love. By drawing on everyday American settings, Wolff creates intimate scenes that illuminate family relationships and the subtle complexities of growing up in contemporary life.
The stories weave together the everyday and the emotionally resonant, offering a nuanced look at bonds that shape identity. Through his clear, economical prose, Wolff captures the quiet weight of memory and the quiet joy of discovery.
First publish date: March 25, 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Tobias Wolff
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