The StreetWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR TAYARI JONES \"How can a novels social criticism be so unflinching and clear, yet its plot moves like a house on fire? I am tempted to describe Petry as a magician for the many ways that The Street amazes, but this description cheapens her talent Petry is a gifted artist.\" Tayari Jones, from the Introduction The Street follows the spirited Lutie Johnson, a newly single mother whose

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Cold War paranoia gripped the public imagination

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Eleanor Sweet is surrounded by gleaming strollers

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dazzling and charming book which made me snort with laughter as much as it compelled me to pause for thought

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