Hard to Be Good

by Bill Barich

Book Overview

The first short story collection from the acclaimed non-fiction writer contains eight stories, six of which were originally published in the New Yorker. From a mildly troubled adolescent who moves... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374168121
• ISBN13: 9780374168124
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Nice Surprise

The first two stories in this book were wonderful - beautifully crafted, warm and empathetic. The others were a little disappointing, but I'd say the first two stories are worth the price of the book.