Fragments Below the Surface

by Kyrsten Carlson

Fragments Below the Surface highlights moments in various characters’ lives that peel back the uncomfortable to reveal the humanity within all of us. From a recycling facility sorter bringing work home to two brothers rediscovering the freedom of childhood, the focus is on the collective suffering and celebrations of what it means to be human. Mental illnesses are a recurring theme, broken down in an approachable way for anyone to empathize with, leaving them with a better understanding of those around them and perhaps themselves. These stories lurk in the shadows of all of us and reveal that, as human beings, we are all the same behind the veil of our own doing. They are our neighbors, our estranged uncles, our nightmares, and our dreams.

291 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 7, 2024