After the Rain: Stories
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Book Overview After the Rain is a linked collection of short stories by Dina Sokal, a Baltimore-based psychiatrist who self-published this book for her...
After the Rain is a linked collection of short stories by Dina Sokal, a Baltimore-based psychiatrist who self-published this book for her MFA thesis at the University of Baltimore. These stories reveal the resilience of the human spirit and the "restorative magic" of creativity.
Dina uses her experience in psychiatry to craft characters who feel startlingly real, characters who navigate the messy and uncertain times in their lives.
Henry and Sally: The Analyst Unraveled
The book begins with a compelling story about Henry, a psychiatrist whose world is split between his professional duties and his personal role as a caregiver for his wife, who suffers from dementia. He discovers a letter from his wife's past which shocks him and leads him to question his view of their marriage. The reader sees how a psychiatrist struggles just like the people he helps.
Jenny and the Magic Sunglasses
In a shift from the adult world of Henry, Dina introduces Jenny, a foster child who fears being abandoned after having moved from one foster home to another. To shield herself from possible rejection by her foster mother, Rachel, Jenny buys "magic" sunglasses, a way for her to use her imagination to survive. This story is a tender and heartbreaking look at how we protect ourselves when we are vulnerable.
Valerie and the Loop of Control
After falling from a ladder, Valerie is hospitalized for a concussion. She falls back on repetitive chants and counting rituals to ward off her fears which are about her desperation for order in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. Valerie struggles to find a way to stop the "counting" and start living again.
Janet and the Elevator
Janet, a young woman, seeks help for her troubled childhood and panics when she's trapped in an elevator with her new psychiatrist, Henry. This scenario strips away the clinical distance and forces two people to simply be human together and ultimately leads to a breakthrough for Janet.
The stories don't shy away from the harsh times in life but emphasize the path toward "the after" and the power of creativity-its brushstrokes, rhythm, and musical notes-the restorative magic in these characters' lives.
After the Rain is an essential read for anyone interested in psychological fiction or short stories emphasizing character over plot. It is a quiet, powerful book which doesn't offer easy answers or "happily ever afters." Instead, it validates the struggle of the caregiver, the fear of the child, the confusion of the survivor, and more.
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Book Details Format: Paperback | Publisher: INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED | ISBN: 9798284949
FormatPaperback
ISBN9798284949
EAN9798284949306
PublisherINDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED
Publication Date2025-06-11
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.24 Pounds
Length8.0 Inches
Width5.0 Inches
Height0.22 Inches
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