At paradise gate
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Simon and Schuster, [1981].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
224 pages ; 23 cm
Status:
Essex Adult Fiction
SMILEY
Description
Infused with sharp insight, honesty, and emotion, At Paradise Gate is a treat for both the heart and the intellect. In this poignant story, best-selling author Jane Smiley pens a graceful portrait of an ordinary midwestern family confronting the mysteries of death and regeneration. While her 77-year-old husband lies upstairs, dying, Anna Robison spends her depleting energy defending their home. Their three middle-aged daughters and 23-year-old granddaughter have invaded, radiating vigor and good intentions. But the younger women temper their help with squabbling, ill-considered advice, and an abundant supply of their own problems. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley brilliantly captures the simple pleasures and troubles common to everyday life. With her dramatic performance, narrator Suzanne Toren highlights the satisfying family ties and the underlying domestic tensions. You won't want to miss another spell-binding title by Jane Smiley: A Thousand Acres.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Essex Adult Fiction
SMILEY
On Shelf
Location
Call Number
Status
Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/SMILEY
On Shelf
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0671425986
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Smiley, J. (1981). At paradise gate. Simon and Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Smiley, Jane. 1981. At Paradise Gate. Simon and Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Smiley, Jane, At Paradise Gate. Simon and Schuster, 1981.
MLA Citation (style guide)Smiley, Jane. At Paradise Gate. Simon and Schuster, 1981.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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