Walking Wounded
Author: William McIlvanney
“A superb collection: a series of brief lives which McIlvanney passes through the eye of a very sharp needle.” —Literary Review,,These are the stories of the casualties of social and emotional struggle, who defy defeat with humor, resilience, and inspiring faith in their dreams. The walking wounded. These are the stories of ordinary people…..Read More
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