Jim Harrison takes us on a journey of the human heart in three novellas in which the irresistible pull of nature becomes a magnificent backdrop for exploring the toughest questions about life and love.
Julip follows a bright and resourceful young woman as she tries to spring her brother from a Florida jail after he shot three of her former lovers “below the belt.”
The Seven-Ounce Man continues the picaresque adventures of Brown Dog, a Michigan scoundrel who loves to eat, drink, and chase women, all while sailing along in the bottom ten percent.
The Beige Dolorosa is the haunting tale of an academic who, recovering from the repercussions of a sexual-harassment scandal, turns to the natural world for solace.
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"When I have a family, and we get family pictures taken, whoever sits on the chair (I will ask the photographer if it could be me) is going to have to hold this book over their head, while the rest of the family looks at it adoringly." — Thomas (4 out of 5 stars)
"When I have a family, and we get family pictures taken, whoever sits on the chair (I will ask the photographer if it could be me) is going to have to hold this book over their head, while the rest of the family looks at it adoringly."
“Pithy and engaging…A peppery mix of redemption and hilarity…Harrison’s ability to weave offbeat characters and outrageous circumstances into tight, poetic, and often hilarious fiction is a rare and welcome gift.”
“A mint of down-home goodness…Genuine, full-throttle fun coasting over ever-threatening currents of pathos and heartbreak.”
“Harrison is inherently refreshing, seeming to ditch due respect for civilization and to take off for strange parts. His energy appears unmitigated.”
“Richly allusive and wickedly funny, Harrison’s book offers three delightful studies of unique individuals battling inventively against society’s demands for conformity.”
“In each of these ingenious, funny, and absorbing tales, Harrison muses over the fact that while other people can be veritable quagmires for our souls, their odd, selfish, and reckless behavior can also be, perversely enough, a genuine elixir.”
" Is there anything more enjoyable than a Brown Dog novella? Loved the other stories as well. "
" I like to read Jim Harrison. "
" What can I say? This guy is one of my favorite authors of all time. And he writes about women (he gets inside the head of a woman) like no other male writer I know. He seems to really know them. Amazing. "
" Yes. Yes. Though it's time to give Harrison a rest. "
" O man this collection of novellas was so much fun. Both Julip (pure wish fulfillment) and the Brown Dog story are fantastic: if Rabelais was a twentieth-century guy he's be Jim Harrison. Cheers! "
" Loved all three stories - but the 2nd was my favorite. I'm stoked to learn that the main character in story 2, Brown Dog, is a recurring character. And a character he is. "
" Very typical Jim Harrison. I liked the Beige Dolorosa the best, but all three were great. "
" "Many of us shrink from life, thinking that this in itself might offer us some protection." P. 238 "
" So far so good. At first I found Julip's diary and her love of Emily Dickinson a little too blatant. A lot of sex with funny situations but interest is fading rapidly. "
" If you like Jim Harrison, you will like another strong female character such as Julip. "
" Love this man; love this book. "
" Discovering an author for the first time is one of the great joys in life. Finding Jim Harrison, who I liken to Hemingway with a sensitive side, is going to make this long winter season in Montana bearable. "
Jim Harrison (1937–2016) was the author of over thirty-five books of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction, including Legends of the Fall, The Road Home, The English Major, and The Farmer’s Daughter. His writing appeared in the New Yorker, Esquire, Sports Illustrated, Playboy, and the New York Times. He earned a National Endowment for the Arts grant, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Spirit of the West Award from the Mountains & Plains Booksellers Association. His work has been recognized worldwide and published in twenty-two languages.
Ray Porter has garnered two Audie nominations as well as several Earphones Awards and enthusiastic reviews for his sparkling narration of audiobooks. A fifteen-year veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he has also appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Hillary Huber, a Los Angeles–based voice talent with hundreds of commercials and promos under her belt, was bitten by the audiobook bug in 2005. She now records books on a regular basis and has been nominated for several Audie Awards and won numerous Earphones Awards.
William Hughes is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. A professor of political science at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, he received his doctorate in American politics from the University of California at Davis. He has done voice-over work for radio and film and is also an accomplished jazz guitarist.
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