A Manual for Cleaning Women

Discover moments of grace in unexpected places with this remarkable collection from a legendary short-story writer. A Manual for Cleaning Women features the best work of Lucia Berlin, blending wit and melancholy to craft miracles from everyday moments. From laundromats to halfway houses, Bay Area mansions to switchboard operators, Berlin's stories will leave you wondering how you ever missed her brilliance. With the grit of Raymond Carver and the humor of Grace Paley, Berlin's writing is a must-read for anyone who loves powerful, evocative storytelling.