The society of friends1999

"On the quiet streets of the neighborhood, someone or something lurks in garages, on back porches, in the bushes. People know something is not right, but they can't put their fingers on it. Soon, the disturbance is forgotten. We will learn, however, that "someone or something" is not a thing that preys upon the inhabitants of the neighborhood; it is the unpredictability of life itself."--BOOK JACKET. "Each character in The Society of Friends strives to live a good life - not the good life, but a life of justice and mercy, the ethical life. Cherry touchingly and humorously explores the individual plights of her characters. Whether a mother coming to terms with her lesbian daughter or a husband facing daily life after the sudden death of his wife and child, each neighbor quietly faces the stranger lurking somewhere in the darkness."--BOOK JACKET. "Just as Madison is a part of the heartland, Nina Bryant resides at the heart of this collection. Cherry continually returns to Nina, her daughter, and her small, lovable dog - Nina is the thread that holds the neighborhood together. It is ultimately through her eyes that peace is found in the wonder of everyday life."--BOOK JACKET.