Cullin Mitch - The Post-War Dream

“Mitch Cullin, one of this country's most talented young writers, is back with a must-read book… It's a shame that such popular writers as John Grisham easily make it to the top of the bestseller lists, and the Mitch Cullins of the world struggle with much less recognition. Grisham may have sizzling plots, but Cullin's wording is beautiful and inspirational. The research and care he puts into a novel should elevate him to the highest ranks of writers…Watch out for this author. Each book is worth waiting for. A reader doesn't flip through the pages; each one is worth savoring like fine wine or coffee.” — The Oklahoman

“Cullin's brilliantly clear descriptions of both emotions and landscape give this story a near-mystical feel.” — Booklist

“This touching, quintessentially American story of marriage, aging, and the fading Greatest Generation is enhanced by poetic prose, vivid accounts of war, and sympathetic characters whom many of us will find familiar.” — Library Journal

“Mitch Cullin is the kind of writer whom you can savor for the beauty of his prose… As with Cullin's work in general, it is the language that makes the book worth your effort. The fact that he is able to weave such a gripping story as well is a bonus for the reader.” — The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg)

“Cullin has a naturally poetic style, which tends toward revelatory moments and memorable sensory descriptions… The novel ends with a satisfying twist that ultimately renders it a tender-hearted and moving … examination of love and loss.” — The L Magazine

“After Cullin reveals the deep bond binding husband and wife, he summons a devastatingly powerful ending.” — The Palm Beach Post

“Mitch Cullin is a tremendous storyteller and writer… The story is an emotional rollercoaster, so grab your heart and a box of tissues and give it a good read. Cullin's writing will be a gift to you.” — ArmchairInterviews.com

Mitch Cullin is the author of eight books, including A Slight Trick of the Mind, Tideland , and Branches , a novel-in-verse. He divides his time between California's San Gabriel Valley and Tokyo, Japan, and in addition to writing fiction he collaborates on various projects with the artist Peter I. Chang.

Whompyjawed — 1999

Branches — 2000

Tideland — 2000

The Cosmology of Bing — 2001

From the Place in the Valley Deep in the Forest — 2001

Under Surface — 2002

A Slight Trick of the Mind — 2005

Copyright © 2008 by Mitch Cullin

All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Anchor Books,

a division of Random House, Inc., New York, and in Canada by

Random House of Canada Limited, Toronto,

an imprint of The Doubleday Publishing Group,

a division of Random House, Inc., New York, in 2008.

Anchor Books and colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc.

The Library of Congress has cataloged the Nan A. Talese / Doubleday edition as follows:

Cullin, Mitch.

The post-war dream: a novel / Mitch Cullin. — 1st ed. p. cm.

1. Older men — Fiction.

2. Korean War, 1950–1953 — Veterans — Fiction.

3. Psychological fiction. I. Title.

PS3553.U319P67 2008

813’.54 — dc22 2007007905

eISBN: 978-0-307-47254-0

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