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Discover a captivating journey in 'Small Blessings,' a heartwarming novel by Tom Putnam that gracefully intertwines themes of family, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Set against the backdrop of a sleepy college town, this 320-page book invites you into the life of Tom Putnam, an English professor feeling the weight of a quiet, unfulfilled existence. The narrative takes an uplifting turn when Tom's life unexpectedly intertwines with Rose Callahan, a charming new hire at his local bookstore. This significant encounter sparks a change that Tom, and his fragile wife Marjory, never anticipated. Delve into the complexities of their relationships as past secrets resurface, including a letter that reveals Tom's long-lost son is on his way to meet him. This delightful story is a gentle reminder that life can shift in surprising ways, often when we least expect it. Small Blessings is not just a tale of redemption but a celebration of resilience and the unpredictable nature of life. Ideal for readers seeking heartfelt fiction and enriching stories about personal growth, this book will resonate with anyone who appreciates character-driven narratives filled with uplifting moments. Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful release from St Martins Press, published in 2015. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781250040534, Condition: BRAND NEW.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250040534
Year: 2015
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 320
Description:
Tom Putnam has resigned himself to a quiet and half-fulfilled life. An English professor in a sleepy college town, he spends his days browsing the Shakespeare shelves at the campus bookstore, managing his department's oddball faculty, and caring for his wife Marjory, a fragile shut-in with unrelenting neuroses, a condition exacerbated by her discovery of Tom's brief affair with a visiting poetess a decade earlier.
Then, one evening at the bookstore, Tom and Marjory meet Rose Callahan, the shop's charming new hire, and Marjory invites Rose to their home for dinner. Her first social interaction since her breakdown, Tom wonders if it's a sign that change is on the horizon-a feeling confirmed when he receives a letter from his former paramour, informing him he'd fathered a son who is heading Tom's way on a train. His mind races at the possibility of having a family after so many years of loneliness. And it becomes clear change is coming whether Tom's ready or not.
A heartwarming story with a charmingly imperfect cast of characters to cheer for, Small Blessings's wonderfully optimistic heart that reminds us that sometimes, when it feels like life has veered irrevocably off track, the track shifts in ways we never can have imagined.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250040534
Year: 2015
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 320
Description:
Tom Putnam has resigned himself to a quiet and half-fulfilled life. An English professor in a sleepy college town, he spends his days browsing the Shakespeare shelves at the campus bookstore, managing his department's oddball faculty, and caring for his wife Marjory, a fragile shut-in with unrelenting neuroses, a condition exacerbated by her discovery of Tom's brief affair with a visiting poetess a decade earlier.
Then, one evening at the bookstore, Tom and Marjory meet Rose Callahan, the shop's charming new hire, and Marjory invites Rose to their home for dinner. Her first social interaction since her breakdown, Tom wonders if it's a sign that change is on the horizon-a feeling confirmed when he receives a letter from his former paramour, informing him he'd fathered a son who is heading Tom's way on a train. His mind races at the possibility of having a family after so many years of loneliness. And it becomes clear change is coming whether Tom's ready or not.
A heartwarming story with a charmingly imperfect cast of characters to cheer for, Small Blessings's wonderfully optimistic heart that reminds us that sometimes, when it feels like life has veered irrevocably off track, the track shifts in ways we never can have imagined.