--- product_id: 58064670 title: "Don't Cry (Vintage Contemporaries)" price: "€ 26.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/58064670-dont-cry-vintage-contemporaries store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Don't Cry (Vintage Contemporaries) **Price:** € 26.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Don't Cry (Vintage Contemporaries) - **How much does it cost?** € 26.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/58064670-dont-cry-vintage-contemporaries) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Don't Cry (Vintage Contemporaries): 9780307275875: Gaitskill, Mary: Books Review: Transformative - I picked up Mary Gaitskill's "Don't Cry" after a fiction writing instructor (at a continuing ed course I took) told me that my writing was reminding him of her style, which he described as "exceptional" I think. Or a similar adjective starting with "e," I don't have the greatest memory and this was many years ago. I did not realize what a compliment he was paying me at the time. "Don't Cry" had a profound effect on me and helped to expand and liberate my mind in realizing what I am "allowed to write about." That might sound strange, but the way that Gaitskill tackles these societally taboo/off-limits subjects with such grace and humanity and imagery and skill, well, it inspired me. I actually think she and I might be on a similar wavelength in the collective consciousness because some of the stories in this collection were referencing things that have happened to me or people close to me or which I've heard and thought about, to the point where it was kind of eerie. I hope someday I will be able to write something containing even a fraction of the talent and skill and insight she creates. She is a huge inspiration to me, and this is my favorite collection of stories that I have read of hers so far. I just love it. Review: Strong collection of stories - This is an excellent collection of short stories by a superb prose stylist with insight into the human condition. A few stories don't quite measure up and meander without many revelations, but overall this is quite compelling. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #964,040 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6,112 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #11,722 in Short Stories (Books) #27,787 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (69) | | Dimensions | 5.19 x 0.55 x 8 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0307275876 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0307275875 | | Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 241 pages | | Publication date | March 9, 2010 | | Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group | ## Images ![Don't Cry (Vintage Contemporaries) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fRtlWaZ8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Transformative *by C***4 on May 19, 2014* I picked up Mary Gaitskill's "Don't Cry" after a fiction writing instructor (at a continuing ed course I took) told me that my writing was reminding him of her style, which he described as "exceptional" I think. Or a similar adjective starting with "e," I don't have the greatest memory and this was many years ago. I did not realize what a compliment he was paying me at the time. "Don't Cry" had a profound effect on me and helped to expand and liberate my mind in realizing what I am "allowed to write about." That might sound strange, but the way that Gaitskill tackles these societally taboo/off-limits subjects with such grace and humanity and imagery and skill, well, it inspired me. I actually think she and I might be on a similar wavelength in the collective consciousness because some of the stories in this collection were referencing things that have happened to me or people close to me or which I've heard and thought about, to the point where it was kind of eerie. I hope someday I will be able to write something containing even a fraction of the talent and skill and insight she creates. She is a huge inspiration to me, and this is my favorite collection of stories that I have read of hers so far. I just love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong collection of stories *by M***D on March 3, 2022* This is an excellent collection of short stories by a superb prose stylist with insight into the human condition. A few stories don't quite measure up and meander without many revelations, but overall this is quite compelling. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't Cry - these are great short stories *by T***A on October 21, 2011* As my work hours grew longer and I did more business travel, I switched from reading novels to short stories every night. I am always on the lookout for a new collection to devour. Don't Cry is the fifth book Mary Gaitskill has written in the past two decades. Her 2005 novel Veronica was a finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Unfortunately, most people recognize her name from the movie Secretary, which is very loosely based on her short story Secretary in her Bad Behavior collection. Gaitskill is an author of unexpected depth that deserves a much wider audience. Hopefully the stories in Don't Cry will bring her a wider audience. She is fearless when it comes to dealing with emotional issues - especially with the effects of death on the human psyche. The title story Don't Cry deals with Janice, a creative writing professor who finally comes to terms with the death of her husband who suffered Alzheimer's. In The Little Boy, Bea copes with the death of her apathetic husband in a different way. These two stories stayed with me more than the others, as it seems in real life women always outlive their partners. I enjoyed reading all of the stories in this collection and look forward to Gaitskills' next set of short stories. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/58064670-dont-cry-vintage-contemporaries](https://www.desertcart.it/products/58064670-dont-cry-vintage-contemporaries) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*