Emily, Alone by Stewart O'nan
The moving companion novel to Henry, Himself and a bittersweet vision of love, family, and aging from bestselling author Stewart O'Nan.Once again making the ordinary and overlooked not merely visible but vital to understanding our own lives, Stewart O'Nan confirms his position as an American master with Emily, Alone. A sequel to the bestselling, much-beloved Wish You Were Here, O'Nan's intimate novel follows Emily Maxwell, a widow whose grown children have long departed. She dreams of visits from her grandchildren while mourning the turnover of her quiet Pittsburgh neighborhood. When her sister-in-law and sole companion, Arlene, faints at their favorite breakfast buffet, Emily's life changes in unexpected ways. As she grapples with her new independence, she discovers a hidden strength and realizes that life always offers new possibilities.
Last Night at the Lobster, The Night Country, and Prayer for the Dying are among Stewart O'Nan's works. Snow Angels, based on his story, was adapted into a film in 2007. He's also the co-author of the nonfiction books The Circus Fire and Loyal, which he co-wrote with Stephen King. He was designated one of the Twenty Best Young American Novelists by Granta magazine. He currently resides in Pittsburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780143120490 |
| ISBN 10 | 0143120492 |
| Title | Emily, Alone |
| Author | Stewart O'nan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2011-12-27 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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