In this episode of Book Chat with You, Matthew Hernandez dives into Sherwood Anderson’s short story, ‘Hands,’ a deceptively unsettling tale about a schoolteacher, Adolf Meyers, and the devastating consequences of a misinterpreted touch. Matthew unpacks the story’s themes of gossip, mistrust, and the potential for harm, while also offering a timely reminder about boundaries and the importance of critical thinking. Be warned: this episode contains a narrative that is a little uncomfortable, raising questions about the power dynamics within relationships and the ease with which accusations can spread. Join Matthew as he dissects a story that stays with you long after you finish reading.

Read the story here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/winesburg-ohio-sherwood-anderson/3a1f55a1236af4de?ean=9780140186550&next=t 

or https://loa-shared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Anderson_Hands.pdf 

Listen to the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZB-Ci63_V8 

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