Invitations: A Story of Thanksgiving

by Peter Sarno

In an gesture motivated by compassion and generosity, Jennifer invites her ex husband to join her at home for Thanksgiving Dinner with her new spouse and two-year-old daughter. Rick, the ex, surprises them both by accepting the invitation — even though he hasn't yet been able to move on. As the day passes, they discover a little something about themselves, their relationship and the power of forgiveness and thanksgiving. "Invitations" reminds us of the indelible nature of love's memories while also stressing the value of acceptance and the need for letting go.

17 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 17, 2014

About the author

Peter Sarno taught literature and memoir courses at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and has published essays, reviews, and short stories.

In a starred review, BOOKLIST called VISIONS OF JOHANNA a "beautifully written literary novel" and stated "the author draws readers into the story with his use of metaphor and lush language…as the story reaches its affecting conclusion, readers may even shed a tear or two." And, KIRKUS REVIEWS said, "Sarno, an award-winning nonfiction author, literature professor, and journalist, paints an evocative portrait of New York and Boston in the ’80s . . . The details of Matt’s backstory are rich and intriguing."

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Sarno's new novel, A RIVER OF MEMORY, will be released in the summer of 2026. For additional information, please visit his author website: https://www.petersarno.com/

Reviews

[Cassidy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like this story jumped around so much that I still have no clue what happened. Even if I reread I don’t think I’d understand. I hope someone likes this book.