In the quiet moments of ordinary life, the most extraordinary truths are found.
Have you ever wondered about the hidden lives behind the faces you see every day? The unshakable awareness of a crossing guard, the anonymous kindness of a cell phone salesman, or the silent burdens carried by those around you?
Before the Sink Overflows
is a moving portrait of the small moments, daily routines, and unseen labors that define us all.
This quiet, powerful collection explores the lives of people just trying to make it through the day:
A retired wrestling champion who finds unexpected grace in the game of pickleball.
A father who uncovers the courage to face his past during an unwanted physical therapy session.
A student who grapples with a difficult writing assignment that reveals more than he expected.
Perfect for fans of character-driven storytellers like Elizabeth Strout, Ann Patchett, Richard Russo and Kent Haruf, this collection is a poignant reminder that some of the deepest truths are found not in grand gestures, but in the spaces between unexpected change and the search for purpose.
If you believe in finding beauty in the everyday and the strength of the human spirit, please give it a read.