In this four-part look at love and the attendant needs that can distort it, the author of the bestselling House of Sand and Fog takes his characters through the pain of infidelity, the trade-offs of individuality for companionship, and the ache of the yearning to please.Founded by Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade in 1984, Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.'s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online. http://www.politics-prose.com/