Stenson, Peter, authorSchwartz, Steven, advisorBecker, Leslee, committee memberPrince, Eric, committee member2007-01-032014-06-302012http://hdl.handle.net/10217/67511This thesis consists of a five stories, four of which are part of the novel-in-stories Getting Well. The linked stories revolve around a single character. They deal with addiction and love and loneliness and the search for salvation in any form. The fifth story, "A Night in Ten Frames," is not part of the novel-in-stories, yet echoes certain thematic elements, such as alcoholism, infidelity, and futile attempts at external solutions for internal problems.born digitalmasters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.TextAccess is limited to the Colorado State University community only.