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Author Tyler, Anne.

Title The beginner's goodbye / a novel by Anne Tyler.

Edition First U.S. edition.
Publication Info. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1514146~S1
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 Naper Blvd. Adult Fiction  F TYLER    AVAILABLE
 Nichols Adult Fiction  F TYLER    AVAILABLE
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Description 197 pages ; 22 cm
Summary "Anne Tyler gives us a wise, haunting, and deeply moving new novel in which she explores how a middle-aged man, ripped apart by the death of his wife, is gradually restored by her frequent appearances--in their house, on the roadway, in the market. Crippled in his right arm and leg, Aaron has spent his childhood fending off a sister who wants to manage him. So when he meets Dorothy, a plain, outspoken, independent young woman, she is like a breath of fresh air. Unhesitatingly, he marries her, and they have a relatively happy, unremarkable marriage. But when a tree crashes into their house and Dorothy is killed, Aaron feels as though he has been erased forever. Only Dorothy's unexpected appearances from the dead help him to live in the moment and to find some peace. Gradually he discovers, as he works in the family's vanity-publishing business, turning out titles that presume to guide beginners through the trials of life, that maybe for this beginner there is a way of saying goodbye. A beautiful, subtle exploration of loss and recovery, pierced throughout with Anne Tyler's humor, wisdom, and always penetrating look at human foibles"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Middle-aged men -- Fiction.
Wives -- Death -- Fiction.
Bereavement -- Fiction.
ISBN 9780307957276
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SRP 2012 REVIEW: Well written, and interesting topic with realistic reactions by the characters to their situations.
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SRP 2012 REVIEW: I had a difficult time getting into this book. The story did not really click for me until the latter half of the book. There were some interesting insights into grief. I actually enjoyed the building contractor's and sister's characters most.
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August 27 2012
SRP 2012 REVIEW: This is not one of her best books, but it is a quick read about how a middle-aged man copes with the death of his spouse.
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SRP 2012 REVIEW: Enjoyed the story about a widower moving on with his life.
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