Learning to Live

Cunningham novel Specimen Days three stories overlapping characters themes disjunct worlds first nineteenth century too painful to read third future dystopia android alien romance engaging oddly touching second contemporary cop terrorism hardboiled love soaked Whitman genuine writing artful bold postmodern Julian paints clouds coming from two directions I get up do things in the morning hang discuss pleasure dissipation edge takes all of your attention seductive opportunities for grace in wretchedness is necessary real accomplishment learning to live