In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity
A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'
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‘The essential ingredient is openess’: Curtis Sittenfeld on the deep joy of midlife friendship
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Face the Nation: Curtis, Van Hollen, Gottlieb
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Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures
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The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week
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The dark psychology of terror: How Hamas weaponizes human suffering
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Once Human Cross-Save Beta Test Starts Later This Week
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Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
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Sen. John Curtis says Elon Musk needs "dose of compassion" for federal workers
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Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
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Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up
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Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs
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Trump resistance media 2.0: Like the original, but even more obtuse
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Evening Report — Trump says Ukraine deal is close after Russia vote
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Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China
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Elon Musk Tells Federal Workers to Detail Work in an Email or Lose Their Jobs
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