The luminous first novel by Marya Hornbacher, the acclaimed author ofWasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia, is a moving and passionate story of a death from despair -- and a stricken family's passage through grief toward the hope, solace, and understanding that waits for them somewhere beyond the center of winter.
Poignant. Powerful. Hornbacher succeeds marvelously...[She] constructs a kaleidoscope of speakers at times beautiful and often disturbing...[An] adroit first novel. A truly stunning debut... Chips away at the darkness to reveal the ever-evolving possibilities of the human spirit. Intimate... [Hornbachers] description of Claire Shillers long, slow return to physical desire is delicious in its restraint and directness. Uplifting, even humorous. . . . A captivating first novel. Told alternately by Claire, Kate and Esau... Hornbacher finds the perfect pitch for their voices and their stories. Genuine, engaging, and unforgettable...With this stunning debut novel, Hornbacher...proves herself to be a master storyteller. Hornbachers debut novel is one of triumph and survival...A gripping tale of a family that copes despite the odds.
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