Every Last One; Anna Quindlen
Random House - 4/26/2010
AMAZONIn this breathtaking and beautiful novel, the #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen creates an unforgettable portrait of a mother, a father, a family, and the explosive, violent consequences of what seem like inconsequential actions.
Mary Beth Latham is first and foremost a mother, whose three teenaged children come first, before her career as a landscape gardener, or even her life as the wife of a doctor. Caring for her family and preserving their everyday life is paramount. And so, when one of her sons, Max, becomes depressed, Mary Beth becomes focused on him, and is blindsided by a shocking act of violence. What happens afterwards is a testament to the power of a woman’s love and determination, and to the invisible line of hope and healing that connects one human being with another. Ultimately, in the hands of Anna Quindlen’s mesmerizing prose, Every Last One is a novel about facing every last one of the the things we fear most, about finding ways to navigate a road we never intended to travel, to live a life we never dreamed we’d have to live but must be brave enough to try.
Oh dear not till April! Hope you get it right away :)
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Sounds like a powerful read, most definitely!
ReplyDeleteI think I've read all of Quindlen's novels.. will keep an eye out for this one, too.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people will be waiting for this one!
ReplyDeleteLOL, that's too funny :D (same pick as Jill) I guess I really need to put this on my tbr list. I wasn't thrilled with Rise & Shine but I'll give this a try.
ReplyDeleteOh, I adore Quindlen's books! For weeks, it seems, I don't see anything I want...and now, today, I've found several!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
http://laurel-rainsnowsaccidentallife.blogspot.com/2010/02/waiting-on-wednesday.html
I really liked Rise and Shine (the one Quindlen novel I've read), and this one looks great too. Thanks for making me aware of it!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love it...great minds and all... :)
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick for the week.
I like her books too. Have a great week! Here is mine.
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I haven't read any of her books,it looks like a lot of people do though. Enjoy it when it comes.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick. Mine are at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteA little to serious for my taste, but I hope that it is something that you will enjoy. Here's Mine.
ReplyDeleteOh, this does sound really good!!
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty intense. I've read a few of hers and have enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteLooks like there are some great books being released this year!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it's worth waiting for!
ReplyDeleteOoh, yes I'm a big fan of Anna Quindlen.
ReplyDeleteI almost chose this novel too! But, I went with Ian McEwan's Solar (http://bit.ly/c50sMM) for my "waiting" pick.
ReplyDeleteI almost chose this novel too! But, I went with Ian McEwan's Solar (http://bit.ly/c50sMM) for my "waiting" pick.
ReplyDeleteYou and Jill must be on the same wavelength today! :-)
ReplyDeleteI've never read any Anna Quindlen, but have always heard good things.
ReplyDeleteHere's my post (a bit late! Still new to this book blogging thing).
http://bookwanderer.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/cant-wait-for-plus-books-on-the-go/
I, too, have never read any Quindlen, but this sounds like a really good book. I am going to have to keep my eyes open for it. Thanks for the spotlight on this one!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good. I'm a fan of Anna Quindlen's writing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read and Quindlen in a while. This one should go on my list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'd rank Qindlen up there as one of my favorites. I'll look forward to this one.
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