A Manual For Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin
Selected Stories
"A Manual For Cleaning Women: Selected Stories" is a collection of short stories by author Lucia Berlin. The stories are autobiographical in nature and cover a range of topics, from poverty and addiction to love and loss. Berlin's writing is raw and honest, drawing on her own experiences as a cleaning woman, nurse, and alcoholic. The stories offer a glimpse into the lives of those on the fringes of society and explore the complexities of human relationships. Overall, the book is a powerful and moving testament to Berlin's talent as a writer and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 432
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Manual for Cleaning Women
- Handleiding Voor Poetsvrouwen
- Manual Para Mujeres De La Limpieza
- Namų Tvarkytojos Vadovas
- Руководство для домработниц
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 15th on The 21 best books of the 21st century (Babelia en EL PAÍS)
- 79th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 5529th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)
- Elena Ferrante Names her 40 Favourite Books by Female Authors (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)