Mothers Other Monsters Stories Author:Maureen F. McHugh "Gorgeously crafted stories."-Nancy Pearl, Morning Edition "Hauntingly beautiful."-Booklist "My favorite thing about her is the wry, uncanny tenderness of her stories."-Dan Chaon, author of Among the Missing Adebut collection and finalist for the Story Prize. Maureen F. McHugh is an expert craftswoman who brings ... more »her clear-eyed vision (and empathy) to the relationships at the heart of our lives. Her stories are relevant, insightful, and beautifully written: She uses her deceptively simple prose to illuminate the unexpected chasms that open between generations. The reader's guide includes an essay, an interview, and talking points. Maureen F. McHugh lives in Austin, Texas.« less