The Sleep of Baby Filbertson

In The Sleep of Baby Filbertson, James Leo Herlihy presents a compelling collection of seven short stories that delve into themes of alienation and isolation, while highlighting the eccentricities of human nature. Each tale features fragile individuals navigating their anxieties, from the agoraphobic Daisy Filbertson and her son Rudy, perpetually on the run, to a lonely mother seeking stability on an Army base, an immigrant yearning for connection, and a Baptist woman whose beliefs are tested by an artist. These narratives paint a poignant portrait of the perennial outsiders in a complex world.