In You. I. Us, Annalisa Crawford captures everyday people during poignant defining moments in their lives: An artist puts his heart into his latest sketch, an elderly couple endures scrutiny by a fellow diner, an ex-student attempts to make amends with a girl she bullied at school, a teenager holds vigil at his friend’s hospital bedside, long distance lovers promise complete devotion, a broken-hearted widow stares into the sea from the edge of a cliff where her husband died, a grieving son contacts the only person he can rely on in a moment of crisis, a group of middle-aged friends inspire each other to live remarkable lives. Day after day, we make the same choices. But after reading You. I. Us., you’ll ask yourself, “What if we didn’t?”
Industry Reviews
"The ebb and flow of love and life, and the minute details that make us human are revealed though Annalisa Crawford's deceptively simple writing . Funny, sassy stories, laced with yearning and affection, these are intimate pieces that will resonate. A lovely collection." Raffaella Barker, author of A Perfect Life
"Crawford has an extraordinary ability to create fully-formed characters we care about in just a few words. We are horrified by some of the characters, such as a spirit trapped in a house she can't leave, and enchanted by others, including an elderly couple still in love after 60 years of marriage. This is a beautiful collection of stories guaranteed to touch readers and stay with them long after they have read the last page." Julie Flanders, author of Polar Night and Polar Day
"With subtle nuance, Crawford's stories pierce the essence of life, love, and character. Dreams vs. reality. Work vs. fun. Sketches filled with love, yearning, and disappointment. Annalisa Crawford captures life in this timeless collection. Rich writing and heartbreaking depth of emotion strike at the soul in Crawford's You. I. Us." Joanne Faries, author of Wordsplash Flash
