The Goldfish Went on Vacation
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The Goldfish Went on Vacation by Patty Dann
The moment when Patty Dann's husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, she felt as though the ground had dropped out beneath her. Her grief, however, was immediately interrupted by the realization that she would have to tell their three-year-old son, Jake, that his father was dying. The prognosis gave her husband just a year to live. In that short time, the three of them--Patty, Willem, and Jake--would have to find a way to live with the illness and prepare for his death. Written with disarming honesty, courage, and humor, Patty weaves together a series of vignettes that chart her and Jake's eventual acceptance of their new family--through coping with the daily challenges, the sorrow, and the uncertainty, as well as embracing the surprising moments of beauty and acceptance. As much about exploring memory as it is about appreciating the moment, this captivating narrative will serve as a genuine comfort to anyone surprised by grief.
PATTY DANN was cited by New York magazine as one of the Great Teachers of NYC. She has an MFA in Writing from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Oregon. She has taught at Sarah Lawrence College and the West Side YMCA, where she currently teaches memoir classes. Her class used to be limited to students ages fifty-five and over because she found that it often took decades for people to write the truth, but now she opens her classes to all ages. Dann is the author of three novels, including Mermaids, which was turned into a film starring Cher, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, and Bob Hoskins, and two memoirs. She lives in New York City.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781590304280 |
| ISBN 10 | 1590304284 |
| Title | The Goldfish Went on Vacation |
| Author | Patty Dann |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2007-01-09 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Prizes | Winner of IndieFab awards (Family & Relationships) 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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