Awkward: The First Resurrection of Robert Levenplatter

In this humorous and imaginative short story by Gary Paul Bryant, the adult children and nephew of a Massachusetts chemist attempt to revive their father, who has succumbed to lung cancer, by creating a makeshift operating room and enlisting friends to gather medical equipment. Their inventive efforts take surprising turns just before official declarations are made, exploring themes of family, science, and unconventional problem-solving.