The Book of Life

The Book of LifeForced together on a trip from Manhattan to Rhode Island, a father and son attempt to renew their bond over lobster, cigarettes, and a buried secret. A pure hearted artist finds his devotion cruelly tested, while his true love tries to repent for the biggest mistake of her life. Unwittingly thrust into an open marriage, a man struggles to reconnect with his newly devout son. And in the book's daring first story, an arrogant businessman begins a

Forced together on a trip from Manhattan to Rhode Island, a father and son attempt to renew their bond over lobster, cigarettes, and a buried secret. A pure-hearted artist finds his devotion cruelly tested, while his true love tries to repent for the biggest mistake of her life. Unwittingly thrust into an open marriage, a man struggles to reconnect with his newly devout son. And in the book's daring first story, an arrogant businessman begins a forbidden affair during the High Holidays. Written in clear, crystalline prose, The Book of Life comprises seven stunning tales about faith, family, grief, love, temptation, and redemption that signal the arrival of a bold and exciting new writer.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Published: 09/01/2011
ISBN: 9780316126472
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2011
Booklist 09/15/2011 pg. 23
New Yorker (The) 11/07/2011 pg. 85
Shelf Awareness 09/02/2011
Publishers Weekly 11/21/2011