Giraffe & Flamingo

In this thought-provoking short story, bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld delves into themes of memory, motherhood, and the complexities of self-perception. After a promotion leads Emily to move with her family, she is confronted with unsettling memories of her college bully, Jack Olney. As she reconnects with old friends to reflect on her past, the narrative explores the enduring impact of past experiences and the challenges of self-reflection, all delivered with Sittenfeld's signature emotional depth.