Spinning at the Edges

In "Spinning at the Edges," Elizabeth Poliner weaves a poignant tale centered on Ruth Pearl, who, after decades of finding solace in her New England lake view, faces turmoil when a neighbor blocks her sight. Set against the backdrop of the winter of 2000, the story unfolds as Ruth, alongside Judge Arthur Cantrell, rescues a troubled teenager, Ian, from a life-threatening fall through the ice. Their act of kindness initiates a journey of healing not only for Ian but for themselves and their families, as Poliner explores the connections between past traumas and present realities amidst the political climate of a changing world.