The Summer We Fell Apart: A Novel - Brossura

Antalek, Robin

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ISBN 10: 0061782165 ISBN 13: 9780061782169

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2010

Riassunto

In a debut novel, the author tells the story of four siblings--Amy, the baby; George, the good son; Kate, daddy's girl; and Finn, the drunk--as they careen into adulthood, trying to make peace with their past, and with each other. Original. 35,000 first printing.

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“Robin Antalek’s debut is as haunting as it is gripping―a story of the events, both mundane and dramatic, that tear a family apart; and of the often inexplicable love that binds a family together. THE SUMMER WE FELL APART is a beautiful, memorable novel.” (Diana Spechler, author of Who By Fire)

“THE SUMMER WE FELL APART is a thoroughly entertaining and often heart- breaking romp through the chaos and comforts of a large and extraordinary family.” (Jessica Anya Blau, author of THE SUMMER OF NAKED SWIM PARTIES)

“Full of the best kind of heartache, The Summer We Fell Apart is an unforgettable, big-hearted debut that will make you want to pick up the phone and call your own brother or sister.” (Will Allison, author of What You Have Left)

“THE SUMMER WE FELL APART tells the story of the four Haas kids.... With every chapter the story grows richer and clearer, as does your appreciation for their humor, their burdens and their devotion to each other.” (Juliette Fay, author of Shelter Me)

“The most moving aspect of this very moving novel may be its author’s relationship to her characters. By portraying each sibling’s muddled life with tenderness, respect, and clear-sightedness, author Antalek proves herself to be the ultimate good parent.” (Martha Moody, bestselling author of Best Friends)

“The Summer We Fell Apart is a bright, big-hearted novel about the complexities and heartaches of the way we live now.” (Elizabeth Benedict, author of Almost and Mentors, Muses & Monsters: 30 Writers on the People Who Changed Their Lives)

L'autore:

Robin Antalek is the author of The Summer We Fell Apart. She lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0061782165
• ISBN 13: 9780061782169
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 367