Forrest Gander is the author of Torn Awake (New Directions, 2001), from which “Facing In All Directions” was taken, Science and Steepleflower (1998), Deeds of Utmost Kindness (1994), [...]
Resting on her belly, her long-fingered hands suggest she is pregnant. It might be September, when the full-bore orchestration of insects rusts out, goes tinny. By the way he has raised his hand [...]