My Father's Guitar and Other Imaginary Things

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The nonfiction essays by Joseph Skibell offer a humorous yet poignant exploration of family dynamics, focusing on the relationship between a businessman father and his artistic son. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, including complex relatives and a haunted house, Skibell reveals how love, catastrophes, and fantasies intertwine to shape our experiences. The stories celebrate the bittersweet nature of life, highlighting the improbable yet truthful moments that define familial bonds.