The Diamond as Big as the Ritz and Other Stories Whitney Award for Best Novel of the Year (2010) Opening with an account of

Opening with an account of the ethnic groups and initial cultural and social structures of Southeast Asia

a judge whose associates think nothing of murder

"a page turner

He examines the dramatic changes during the period in religion

It's about what Carroll calls "intentional living:" weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what's truly meaningful

The Diamond as Big as the Ritz and Other Stories Whitney Award for Best Novel of the Year (2010) Opening with an account ofThese collected short stories of the swinging Jazz Age capture a glittering whirl of dancing, laughter and champagne, where the gods of glamour, fashion and social status are worshipped but wealth and success always come at a price. Features The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, The Ice Palace, May Day, and The Bowl.