How I Came West, and Why I Stayed


Chronicle Books, 1993

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Oregon Book Awards Finalist


"In these thirteen immensely appealing stories, Alison Baker makes an auspicious debut." -- New York Times Book Review

"These tales reveal an imagination that delights in unexpected twists and turns...Baker reveals herself to be a writer of agility and promise." -- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review