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Within Arm's Reach : A Novel by Ann Napolitano (2004, Hardcover)
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- ISBN
- 9781400051885
- Book Title
- Within Arm's Reach : a Novel
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publisher
- Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Sagas, Literary
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Item Weight
- 19.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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"No one in my mother's family ever talks about anything that can be categorized as unpleasant or as having to do with emotions, and, as a result, they no longer have anything to say. For them it's not a matter of keeping secrets; it's a matter of being polite, mannerly, and tough. The McLaughlins couldn't spill their woes or ask for help even if they wanted to, because they don't have the vocabulary. They are stranded within themselves, convinced that the only way is to silently persevere." Within Arm's Reach follows three generations of an Irish-American Catholic family who are jarred into crisis by an unexpected pregnancy. This lyrical first novel is told through six different points of view, including those of the unmarried, pregnant Gracie, a local advice columnist; and her grandmother, the matriarch, who is struggling with her commitments to both the living and the dead. Within Arm's Reach is a poignant reminder of how interconnected our lives are with those we love, how much more we inherit than wills decree, and how the ghosts of our ancestors walk by our sides every day. Ann Napolitano artfully paints a riveting portrait of a family in crisis, depicting how the ties that bind us so closely to one another are often the ones that cause us the most pain. As the McLaughlins respond to the unplanned and profound change in Gracie's life, their own memories and personal stories begin to emerge. In the end, Napolitano creates a family quilt of sorts, each person's life and actions closely woven throughout the fabric of the past, present, and future. Within Arm's Reach is a rich and deeply satisfying narrative of guilt, love, betrayal, and the ultimate loyalty-that of blood.
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Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1400051886
ISBN-13
9781400051885
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30467123
Product Key Features
Book Title
Within Arm's Reach : a Novel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Sagas, Literary
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Item Weight
19.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Ps3614.A66w58 2004
Reviews
"Napolitano writes with beauty and power, skillfully bringing her characters within arms's reach until your heart is taken and this family becomes your own. This novel is a must-read for any book group." Hannah Tinti, author of Animal Crackers "Napolitano has created a fascinating family in crisis. . . . Successfully skirting melodrama, [she] gives us a family drama that says even the most contentious can find a bit of happiness." Hartford Courant "As if we are friends she brought home for the holidays, Ann Napolitano plops us onto the living room sofa of a big family with big problems and gives us an intimate view of what goes on behind closed doors. Within Arm's Reach is a deft, vivacious novel whose author compels us to stay seated until the very last word." Helen Ellis, author of Eating the Cheshire Cat "A fresh and exceptionally strong family portrait." Denver Post From the Trade Paperback edition., "Napolitano writes with beauty and power, skillfully bringing her characters within arms's reach until your heart is taken and this family becomes your own. This novel is a must-read for any book group." -Hannah Tinti, author ofAnimal Crackers "Napolitano has created a fascinating family in crisis. . . . Successfully skirting melodrama, [she] gives us a family drama that says even the most contentious can find a bit of happiness." -Hartford Courant "As if we are friends she brought home for the holidays, Ann Napolitano plops us onto the living room sofa of a big family with big problems and gives us an intimate view of what goes on behind closed doors.Within Arm's Reachis a deft, vivacious novel whose author compels us to stay seated until the very last word." -Helen Ellis, author ofEating the Cheshire Cat "A fresh and exceptionally strong family portrait." -Denver Post From the Trade Paperback edition., "Napolitano writes with beauty and power, skillfully bringing her characters within arms's reach until your heart is taken and this family becomes your own. This novel is a must-read for any book group." -Hannah Tinti, author of Animal Crackers "Napolitano has created a fascinating family in crisis. . . . Successfully skirting melodrama, [she] gives us a family drama that says even the most contentious can find a bit of happiness." -Hartford Courant "As if we are friends she brought home for the holidays, Ann Napolitano plops us onto the living room sofa of a big family with big problems and gives us an intimate view of what goes on behind closed doors. Within Arm's Reach is a deft, vivacious novel whose author compels us to stay seated until the very last word." -Helen Ellis, author of Eating the Cheshire Cat "A fresh and exceptionally strong family portrait." -Denver Post From the Trade Paperback edition.
Copyright Date
2004
Lccn
2003-021525
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Dewey Edition
22
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