<div>In these wonderfully funny and poignant stories, Willett's eccentric, complex characters think and do the unconventional. Soft, euphonic women gradually grow old; weak, unhappy men confront love and their own mortality; and abominable children desperately try to grow up with grace. With a unique voice and dry humor, Willett gives us a new insight into human existence, showing us those specific moments in relationships when life suddenly becomes visible.<br><br>Critically acclaimed when it was first published in 1987, <i>Jenny and the Jaws of Life</i> is being brought back due to popular demand. It's a timeless collection filled with a certain freshness and wit that ring just as loudly today. <br></div>