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The Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom | Stanley Elkin
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Among Mr. Elkins best works of fiction . . . A comedy that cuts so many ways that it leaves us bleeding with laughter. The New York Times Eddy Bales twelve-year-old son died after a terrible, drawn-out illness. Now, determined to help alleviate the suffering of other sick children, Eddy plans to take a group of seven terminally ill youths on a dream vacation to Disney World. Accompanied by four eccentric chaperones, Eddy and the kids embark on what is meant to be a magical retreat that quickly devolves into a series of disasters when the kids turn out to be more full of life than anyone expected. Written with deadpan humor and poignancy, The Magic Kingdom is a striking and honest portrayal of life and deathand the trouble that ensues when one attempts to master either. This ebook features rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the authors estate and from the Stanley Elkin archives at Washington University in St. Louis.
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The Magic Kingdom | Stanley Elkin
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Well I‘ve been in the hospital since Sunday with blood clots in both lungs, but hopefully going home today. I also have a torn meniscus, arthritis and other knee issues that have been keeping me immobile for several weeks. The house we‘ve lived in 30+ years sold last week and we have to be out by 3/20. To say the least I continue to be too stressed to read.

BiblioLitten I‘m so sorry to hear that. Warm hugs to you. 💕 5y
merelybookish Oh my! That's a lot to cope with, but try to focus on getting better! 5y
JoScho Sending love ❤️ 5y
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BookNAround Oh my! That‘s a lot to handle. I hope you‘re feeling better soon and have lots of people you can delegate packing and moving to. 5y
BookwormM Hope the move goes well and that your pains settle down xxx 5y
Tanisha_A Super fast recovery to you! ♥️ 5y
batsy That is a lot to have to deal with. Much love and strength to you ❤️ Take care. 5y
Liz_M Oh no! I hope you can find/hire people to do the packing and putting into storage or moving for you. Best wishes for a quick recovery! 5y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Sorry this is happening- all my love to you! 5y
Crazeedi Oh my, sending lots of healing vibes, I cant imagine your stress, I hope you have some great help so you can heal! 💜 5y
RavenLovelyReads Hope you‘re feeling better- sending good juju for a quick recovery! 💕 5y
overtheedge Positive energy your way, hope things all work out for you and your feeling better soon. 5y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Just saw this... Hope you're feeling better, Deborah! Rest well! Sending well wishes your way! 5y
Graywacke I just saw this today. That‘s a lot at once. Wishing health and wellness to you and your family. 5y
kspenmoll Just saw this-hope you are healing.💕💕 5y
charl08 More good wishes from me: sorry to hear you've been so unwell. 5y
KT1432 I hope you're feeling much better!! ❤️ 5y
CSeydel So sorry 💕 Hope things are improving. 5y
Tonton Hope you are feeling better!Tore my meniscus and relating to your pain. 5y
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