Identities: Short Stories

by Susan Tsui

Desiree is the daughter her parents have always loyal, sweet, hard-working, studious, and eager to please. But she wasn't always this way, and there are secrets she keeps that even her own parents would never suspect.In her youth, Anne chose to pursue love and immortality. Thirty years later she returns home to care for her ailing and dying father, coming face to face with the uncomfortable truth that old age and death were never so easy to escape.Identities is a collection of short stories that explore how we define ourselves, the consequences of our definitions, and the hope and potential that come with every choice made.

23 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

Susan Tsui was born in New York City, the third of four children born to Chinese immigrant parents, and the first to be born in the United States. Recognizing an interest in the effects of culture, society, technology, and literature on the human condition Susan obtained an MFA from Goddard College. During her writing career she has published short stories in Expanded Horizons, Mind Flights, and the third annual Warrior WiseWomen anthology. She plans to follow-up on these early achievements with the publication of full length novels, starting with You Shouldn't Call Me Mommy .

Reviews

[Loni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Susan Tsui's stories were fantastic. I only wish there were more than two of them. I'm really looking forward to reading more of her work.