First Nights
First Nights by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer, published by Knopf on April 13, 1993, is a first edition that spans 635 pages. This work presents the intertwined narratives of two women, Anna Asta, a legendary screen goddess, and her devoted friend and housekeeper, Ivy Cook. As they reflect on their lives, they engage in a process of storytelling that allows them to reevaluate their pasts and uncover deeper meanings within the seemingly chaotic events they have experienced.
Readers will find a rich exploration of memory and friendship as Anna and Ivy navigate their shared history. The narrative delves into themes of identity and the complexities of their lives, offering insights into how personal stories can reshape one’s understanding of the past. This edition, written in English, invites readers to engage with the characters’ journeys as they seek to find coherence in their experiences.
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“Beautifully and gracefully written . . . delightful to read.” The New York Times Book Review.
The breathtaking tale of two women — legendary screen goddess Anna Asta and her trusted friend and housekeeper, Ivy Cook. Their youth long behind them, Anna and Ivy tell each other their stories, rearranging the events of the past, reevaluating them, until finally — together — they find the one story that lies beneath the apparently patternless chaos of their lives.
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