Three Novels by Irwin Shaw (.ePUB)(.MOBI)

Three Novels by Irwin Shaw
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Overview: Irwin Shaw (1913 - 1984) was an American playwright, screenwriter and novelist who was also a highly regarded short story author. He was born Irwin Gilbert Shamforoff in the South Bronx, New York City, to Russian-Jewish immigrants. His parents were Rose and Will. His younger brother, David Shaw, became a noted Hollywood producer. David died in 2007. Shortly after Irwin's birth, the Shamforoffs moved to Brooklyn, and Shaw changed his surname upon entering college. He spent most of his youth in Brooklyn, where he graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1934.
Genre: General Fiction
 
Voices of a Summer Day (1965): A man's past calls to him as he relives his successes and his mistakes

Benjamin Federov has lived a thoroughly American life. The son of immigrants, husband to a lovely wife, and father to two healthy sons, he is successful in business, and blessed with good health. During a lazy 1964 summer afternoon at his son's baseball game, Ben reminisces on the triumphs and failures of his past fifty years. He recalls the comedy of his youth and the horrors of World War II, his alienation as a second-generation child in America and the tenderness of his first love. Insightful and evocative, Voices of a Summer Day is an enchanting story about a man's life and an unforgettable look at the power of memory.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Irwin Shaw including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate.

Rich Man, Poor Man (Rich Man, Poor Man 1)(1970): When Old Adam gets a money order from his son in England, he plans to throw a party. But when he tries to cash the money, he uncovers some well kept secrets.
Rich Man, Poor Man is the story of two brothers whose contrasting natures reflect the turmoil of post-war America. Rudy is the rich man - a romantic who would let no one stand between him and success. Tom is the poor man - the black sheep of the family on the run from his violent past.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Irwin Shaw including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate.

Acceptable Losses (1983): Irwin Shaw's gripping final novel about a mysterious phone call that threatens to derail a man's life

Roger Damon is a literary agent at the top of his field, but with one anonymous phone call, his life begins to unravel. The caller demands a meeting and threatens Roger with outing past transgressions. To identify the mysterious harasser, Roger reexamines his life and searches for clues in past successes and failures. But each new lead brings greater danger - for him and his family and friends. Soon, Damon realizes that if he doesn't find his tormentor, his tormentor will most certainly find him.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Irwin Shaw including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate.