Every last one : a novel
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Published
New York : Random House, [2010].
Status
Westover - Adult Fiction
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Description
The latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Anna Quindlen
In 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 has built her life around her family, around caring for her three teenage children and preserving the rituals of their daily life. When one of her sons becomes depressed, Mary Beth focuses on him, only to be 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 lines of hope and healing that connect one human being with another. Ultimately, as rendered in Anna Quindlen’s mesmerizing prose, Every Last One is a novel about facing every last one of the things we fear most, about finding ways to navigate a road we never intended to travel, and about living a life we never dreamed we’d have to live, but find ourselves brave enough to try.
More Details
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
299 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781400065745 , 1400065747
Notes
Description
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.
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Like Every Last One, this novel considers a provocative topic -- and moral ambiguities in the digital age -- with skill and compassion. Family relationships are key to both novels. -- Shauna Griffin
Both thought-provoking thanks to provocative, sensitive topics, these two character-driven novels are written with skill and compassion. However, Testimony is set in a private school, while Every Last One focuses on one family. -- Shauna Griffin
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Readers who appreciate Anna Quindlen's way with female characters and their relationships will equally enjoy Elizabeth Berg, who depicts realistic, recognizable women with compassion and eloquence. She, like Quindlen, addresses tough subjects with dignity. -- Shauna Griffin
Readers looking for witty relationship fiction that stars interesting women and isn't afraid to explore the nuances of complex, sometimes difficult emotions should explore the works of both Terry McMillan and Anna Quindlen. Quindlen's characters tend to be a bit more flawed than McMillan's more likable leads. -- Stephen Ashley
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Marge Piercy is another woman-centered writer worthy of comparison to Anna Quindlen. A noted feminist, social activist, poet, science fiction writer, and essayist, Piercy demands a bit more of her readers. While Piercy has not enjoyed Quindlen's popularity, critics have highly recommended her perceptive and textured work. -- Shauna Griffin
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Published Reviews
Library Journal Review
Quindlen's sixth novel, following Rise and Shine (2006); simultaneous release with the Random hc (400,000-copy first printing); Hope Davis reads. Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Quindlen, A. (2010). Every last one: a novel (First edition.). Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Quindlen, Anna. 2010. Every Last One: A Novel. New York: Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Quindlen, Anna. Every Last One: A Novel New York: Random House, 2010.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Quindlen, A. (2010). Every last one: a novel. First edn. New York: Random House.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Quindlen, Anna. Every Last One: A Novel First edition., Random House, 2010.
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