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Pulled from the River Paperback – February 28, 2012

by Jon Chopan (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

"This is a story of loss, yes, but more than that; it's a story of love, a story carefully and beautifully told. Jon Chopan is a writer with moxie and heart. He may tell us not to believe everything we read, but, thanks to his veracity and precision, we do. We most certainly do."—Lee Martin, author of The Bright Forever

Vividly weaving memory, urban legend, and stark reality, Pulled from the River explores the distance between a city's greatness and its failures, between place and identity, between who we are and who we hope to be.

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  1. Print length
    250 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Black Lawrence Press
  4. Publication date
    February 28, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    5.4 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    193687315X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1936873159
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About the Author

Jon Chopan was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He received his MA in history from SUNY Oswego and his MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The Ohio State University. His writing has appeared in journals such as Glimmer Train, Hotel Amerika, and Post Road. He lives in Columbus, Ohio where he teaches creative writing and composition at The Ohio State University at Newark. In the summer, he spends his time in Rochester, New York building decks with C&R Construction. He is the author of the memoir PULLED FROM THE RIVER (Black Lawrence Press, 2012).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Lawrence Press; F 1 edition (February 28, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193687315X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1936873159
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
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  • Miranda
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2016
    This book pulls me completely into the world of a river town with factories shutting down. Most importantly it is about the people. Whether it's Pony with the hole in his arm or the boy sledding down "suicide hill," or Joe who the narrator has chosen to love in spite of all the brokenness inside Joe. There are moments where I pause because a line has hit me so hard with its realness that my hands shake. Or a line so beautiful and true that I paused and wept. This review isn't hyperbole. This book is transformative in its empathy.
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  • Mouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Storytelling Wrought with Beauty and Emotion
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012
    I can't remember the last time I've finished an entire book in under 24 hours. Once I began, I could not stop.

    Chopan is an author with the skill of storytelling. Not only are the words beautiful, but they are cleverly crafted to make the reader feel every ounce of emotion.

    The intertwining of the character's personal stories with the backdrop of the City are blended together perfectly, and greatly play off the theme. The dying City, the River, the layoffs...the ebb and tide of the great cities of this country as they crumble under changing times and economy. The snapshot of Rochester portrayed in this book is even more relevant with the recent announcement of the bankruptcy of Kodak, and all it entails.

    The characters are of a generation that wavers in the purgatory between youth and adulthood, a period that is elongated and painful at times. The thoughts and feelings portrayed in the stories resonate very humanistic fears. The author writes, "My greatest fear is that I will let slip away that which I love most." This passage is the book at its most beautiful.

    Overall a brilliant debut for Chopan. His keen eye for detail and observation, as well as the portrayal of human emotion, will easily continue to propel him with his craft. I can see a bright future for this author.
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  • John Henry Fleming
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rochester and more
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
    Like Winesburg, Ohio, this is a linked collection about a place--in this case, Rochester, New York. But if you don't have a connection to Rochester, you'll still enjoy the book. It's about a lot more than place. It's about growing up, about loss and love and striking a balance between toughness and sensitivity, about trying to escape without losing your identity. The mix of characters and forms brings surprises throughout. There are letters, a coroner's report, obituaries, anecdotes, and stories--all parts of an impressive whole. Read it!
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  • Josh L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor and buy this now!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2012
    Plain and simple, Jon Chopan is an amazing writer and this will be one of the most memorable books you read. Jon paints such a vivid picture and has a knack for "telling you like it is". Congratulations to Chopan on such a fantastic piece of art and kudos to all of those willing to support such talent!
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  • Dan G
    5.0 out of 5 stars A+
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012
    This book will invade your thoughts while you read it and for days to weeks after. You'll feel like you're in Rochester and you've known Chopan's characters your entire life. Chopan's writing style is authentic and raw as he captures the spoken and unspoken language of his friends, father, and hometown.
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  • Bird
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2012
    Chopan's collection is heartbreakingly beautiful. He writes of love and loss and violence and pain in ways that linger long after you've put the book down. Buy this book, borrow it from a friend, just make sure you read it.
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