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Gary Presley

Gary Presley's essays have appeared in The New York Times, Salon, and many other regional and national publications. His memoir, Seven Wheelchairs: A Life beyond Polio, was published by The University of Iowa Press. He died in December 2017.

Books reviewed by Gary Presley

The Last Ballad (11/15/17)
Savage Country (09/20/17)
The Locals (08/23/17)
The Force (07/12/17)
Proving Ground (05/31/17)
Mercury (10/05/16)

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