Bender
Like Normal People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780618126927
- author:
- Bender
- format:
- Book
- publisher:
- HMH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- Genealogy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Like Normal People by Karen E. Bender is a moving and humorous novel about three women at different stages of life, each searching for love and acceptance. Over the course of one day, their lives intersect in unexpected ways, revealing the complexities of family relationships and the power of human connection. The story revolves around Lena, who has been stuck in childhood for most of her life, and her mother Ella, who is struggling to let go as she faces the possibility of losing her daughter. As they navigate their complicated past and present, Bender masterfully explores themes of desire, normality, and family strength in the face of adversity. This thought-provoking novel has garnered significant attention for its literary craft and emotional resonance, with excerpts published in prominent magazines and featured on NPR's Selected Shorts.