Editor’s Notes by Daniel W. Lehman
Since its inception six years ago, River Teeth: A Journal of Nonfiction Narrative has been dedicated to the simple proposition that truth matters. Although factual narrative remains difficult to define with absolute precision, we have adopted the Tim O’Brien credo that if one hears or reads a great story that claims to be true, one will inevitably ask the question: “Did that really happen?” And, as O’Brien reminds us: “If the answer matters, you’ve got your answer.” Continue reading . . .
Contents
“These Faces” Robert Vivian ◆ “Aiming for the Head” W Thomas ◆ “Angle of Attack” Jennifer Brice ◆ “Tough” Brent Spencer ◆ “Training Ken” W. J. Thornton ◆ “The Fat Man Skinny” Lee Martin ◆ “Champagne: A Love Story” Marilyn Abildskov ◆ “Some Notes on Rambling” Sydney Lea ◆ “Encounters with the Authorities” Bonnie Jo Campbell ◆ “Carnaval, Montevideo” Patrick Madden ◆ “The Last of the Raccoon” Diana Hume George ◆ “A Conversation with Diana Hume George” Kelly Brecher King, Diana Hume George
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