The seven stairs

"The Seven Stairs" by Stuart Brent is a personal account of the author's experiences as he pursues his dream of opening a bookstore in post-World War II Chicago. The story explores the early difficulties he encounters, such as the loneliness of a shop with hardly any visitors and his inner struggle to prosper in a field where he lacks experience. The narrative highlights his initial adversity, with an empty store and palpable silence until his first customer makes a purchase, offering a ray of optimism. Brent's memoir captures his passion for books and the trials he overcomes while juggling the realities of business ownership and the meaningful relationships formed through literature.