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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838956615
Year: 2022
Publisher: Atlantic
Embark on an unforgettable literary journey with 'Fools', a novel that explores the intricate web of human relationships and the wisdom of being a fool for love, activism, and belief. Longlisted for the prestigious National Book Award, Joan Silber weaves together captivating connected stories set against vibrant backdrops from New York to India to Paris.
Follow Vera, the introspective daughter of missionary parents, as she leaves her sheltered life behind to delve into the worlds of love and activism in New York City. Witness the struggle of her daughter, who grapples with the duality of life and marriage, challenging the very truths she once held dear. Experience the thrill and peril of a Florida hotel owner's son who ventures into the heart of Paris, only to be outmatched by the cunning of fate.
'Fools' masterfully contemplates the circle of winners and losers, highlighting the complexity of belief and integrity in a world rife with temptation and betrayal. This insightful novel invites readers to ponder the costs associated with our personal convictions while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.
With its deft storytelling and rich character development, 'Fools' offers a poignant reflection on work, faith, love, and the never-ending quest for personal integrity. Grab your copy today and join the conversation about what it truly means to be foolish for something.
**Delivery Information:** We strive to deliver your order as quickly as possible. Shipping typically takes 3-5 business days within New Zealand, with international options available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838956615
Year: 2022
Publisher: Atlantic
Description:
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
When is it wise to be a fool for something? From New York to India to Paris, from the CatholicWorker movement to Occupy Wall Street, the characters in Joan Silber's dazzling connectedstories tackle this question head-on.
Vera, the shy, anarchist daughter of missionary parents, leaves her family for love andactivism in New York. A generation later, her doubting daughter insists on the truth of being oftwo minds, even in marriage. The adulterous son of a Florida hotel owner steals money fromhis family and departs for Paris, where he finds himself outsmarted in turn. Fools ponders thecircle of winners and losers, dupers and duped, and the price we pay for our beliefs, offeringreaders an unforgettable look at work, faith, love and the eternal quest for personal integrity.
ISBN: 9781838956615
Year: 2022
Publisher: Atlantic
Embark on an unforgettable literary journey with 'Fools', a novel that explores the intricate web of human relationships and the wisdom of being a fool for love, activism, and belief. Longlisted for the prestigious National Book Award, Joan Silber weaves together captivating connected stories set against vibrant backdrops from New York to India to Paris.
Follow Vera, the introspective daughter of missionary parents, as she leaves her sheltered life behind to delve into the worlds of love and activism in New York City. Witness the struggle of her daughter, who grapples with the duality of life and marriage, challenging the very truths she once held dear. Experience the thrill and peril of a Florida hotel owner's son who ventures into the heart of Paris, only to be outmatched by the cunning of fate.
'Fools' masterfully contemplates the circle of winners and losers, highlighting the complexity of belief and integrity in a world rife with temptation and betrayal. This insightful novel invites readers to ponder the costs associated with our personal convictions while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.
With its deft storytelling and rich character development, 'Fools' offers a poignant reflection on work, faith, love, and the never-ending quest for personal integrity. Grab your copy today and join the conversation about what it truly means to be foolish for something.
**Delivery Information:** We strive to deliver your order as quickly as possible. Shipping typically takes 3-5 business days within New Zealand, with international options available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838956615
Year: 2022
Publisher: Atlantic
Description:
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
When is it wise to be a fool for something? From New York to India to Paris, from the CatholicWorker movement to Occupy Wall Street, the characters in Joan Silber's dazzling connectedstories tackle this question head-on.
Vera, the shy, anarchist daughter of missionary parents, leaves her family for love andactivism in New York. A generation later, her doubting daughter insists on the truth of being oftwo minds, even in marriage. The adulterous son of a Florida hotel owner steals money fromhis family and departs for Paris, where he finds himself outsmarted in turn. Fools ponders thecircle of winners and losers, dupers and duped, and the price we pay for our beliefs, offeringreaders an unforgettable look at work, faith, love and the eternal quest for personal integrity.