The Leisure Seeker: A Novel - Rilegato

Zadoorian, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0061671789 ISBN 13: 9780061671784

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2009

Riassunto

Recognizing that the final stage of their lives is upon them, John and Ella Robina, the former an Alzheimer's patient, the latter succumbing to cancer, sneak away from their over-protective children and doctors to embark on an RV vacation along Route 66. 35,000 first printing.

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“Ella is a remarkable creation...Her middle-aged children’s panicked demands that the couple return home will resonate with any adult who has feared for a parent’s well-being. he Leisure Seeker is pretty much like life itself: joyous, painful, moving, tragic, mysterious, and not to be missed.” (Booklist, starred review)

“Zadoorian’s pace is deceptive, it’s restful. But unexpected scenes jump out at you. Come to the end and you’ll say ‘Oh my God.’” (Elmore Leonard)

“In this affecting road novel, an elderly married couple leave their Detroit home and take off in their camper for one last adventure together... it’s impossible to deny that Ella’s wise, feisty voice turns what could be a sappy melodrama into an authentic and funny love story.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A beautifully simple story...readable, frequently funny, sometimes all too realistically poignant...This is Detroit-area writer Zadoorian’s second book; watch him; he’s going places.” (Detroit Free Press)

“Michael Zadoorian’s bittersweet story about two runaways who are in their 80s and in failing health could be a lovely film... I could see Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine in the lead roles...Call it Kerouac-lite. It’s On the Road with shorter sentences and less drugs and sex.” (USA Today)

“A wonderful novel, poignant and salty and full of those small, clear truths that become important when one draws close to the end of the road...Author Michael Zadoorian has captured an American icon in the forthright and feisty Ella...Read it before it becomes the next big thing.” (Tampa Tribune)

“Michael Zadoorian serves up an affectionate, clear-eyed peek at a pair of self styled “down–on–their–luck geezers” who just aren’t ready to go gentle into that good night...Here’s to hoping that we all handle our last days so well.” (BookPage)

“An elderly couple face down death by taking one last, thoroughly unauthorized vacation...A bittersweet fable of the golden years likely to offer consolation to readers who’ve ever known anyone old, or have plans to get old themselves.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Second Hand is a wonderful book about life at yard sales, garage sales, and the like, where many antiques begin their journey ‘up the ladder’ into the upper retail realms.” (Chris Jussel, host of Antiques Roadshow, PRAISE FOR SECOND HAND)

“Zadoorian has done no less than re-invent the American road story. These Easy Riders―drugged-up on meds, desperately in need of their naps, and determined to enjoy every last moment―are some of the most memorable characters I’ve ever met on the page.” (Pagan Kennedy)

L'autore:

Michael Zadoorian is the author of Second Hand and The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit: Stories.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061671789
• ISBN 13: 9780061671784
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 272