Winner of the Drue Heinz Literature Prize
Dog Years by Melissa Yancy is a powerful, award-winning short story collection that blends modern medicine with the emotional complexities of everyday life. From hospital corridors to strained living rooms, these stories reveal how illness, love, and time quietly shape human connections.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Intimate portraits of doctors, patients, families, and lovers
- Stories set in the high-stakes world of modern medicine
- Explorations of aging, sexuality, parenthood, and loss
- Sharp humor balanced with emotional depth and humanity
Drawing from real-life medical environments, Yancy delivers richly layered fiction that captures both the miracles and frustrations of contemporary life. Each story examines the fragile ties that bind us and the fleeting moments we struggle to hold onto.
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