Bronsky, Alina
Barbara Isn't Dying
- ISBN 13:
- 9781609458423
- author:
- Bronsky, Alina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Europa Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A bittersweet and hilarious novel about a marriage whose decades-old routine is suddenly upended. When Walter's wife can't get out of bed anymore, everything changes. With biting humor and great warmth, Alina Bronsky writes about how Walter, nearing the end of his life, must reinvent himself as a caregiver and house-husband. As he navigates this new role, Walter's rough facade begins to crumble, revealing a more vulnerable side. His old certainties about his life and family start to unravel, forcing him to confront the complexities of their relationship. With its biting humor and great warmth, this novel is a heartwarming exploration of love, loss, and transformation. Through Walter's journey, Bronsky offers a nuanced portrayal of marriage, aging, and identity. A poignant and humorous exploration of one man's unexpected awakening, Barbara Isn't Dying is a thought-provoking read for anyone who has ever loved, lost, or struggled to find their place in the world.