Choke by Chuck Palahniuk (Paperback) Simon & Schuster a reputation that only strengthened

a reputation that only strengthened over time

and step-by-step instructions for lavish garlands

Whether read in the wake of tragedy or as a primer for comforting others

with the poems “Bearded Irises” and “Peonies

a “brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn’t let go

Choke by Chuck Palahniuk (Paperback) Simon & Schuster a reputation that only strengthenedVictor Mancini, a medical school dropout, is an antihero for our deranged times. Needing to pay elder care for his mother, Victor has devised an ingenious scam: he pretends to choke on pieces of food while dining in upscale restaurants. He then allows himself to be saved by fellow patrons who, feeling responsible for Victors life, go on to send checks to support him. When hes not pulling this stunt, Victor cruises sexual addiction recovery workshops