Jan 31- Tragic Life Stories

I'm with you on the lack of appeal - no such problems with your very appealing rendering of the image.

Actually, I have just read the titles again - who reads "My Mother Was A Bag Lady"...??

many like know there others worse off that themselves and others need help getting out of whole they find themselves in

another title for a reality TV programme

Bob nailed my thoughts on the matter...

...but it all goes to prove that we are a very very very odd species of ape indeed. I suppose it's the consequence of being such a highly specialised social animal, not really a consolation though.

Sometimes written by people to come to terms with what has happened to them, often read by people who need to know they are not alone.

Interesting subject for an image.

Excellent shot of a very strange collection.

wait a second....I can get paid for my story of misery?

Bill, I knew this was yours - and once again have to say that your use of high contrast throughout this SIJ has shown how great it can be when done with aplomb!

As for the subject visually - it's great and you chose well.

I think it's unfortunate that this bookstore chose that "title" for this collection. As Bob and Will and I'm sure others will state - there are many reasons for books about sadness and challenges... Some books will be purely for the money, while others will offer help and solace. This bookstore should change its "marketing", that's one thing I am sure about.

Can't thank you enough for being part of this project, Bill. I've always enjoyed your submissions and it has been fun to ride along with you.