Description
In the wake of a profound family tragedy, the Jarretts, a seemingly ordinary suburban family, grapple with the shattering loss of their elder son. As they navigate their grief, the surviving son, Conrad, struggles with immense emotional turmoil and the daunting path toward recovery. His father, Calvin, attempts to hold the family together through sheer will, while his mother, Beth, retreats into a carefully constructed facade of normalcy. This poignant novel delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the arduous journey toward healing, exploring how a family confronts its deepest pain and searches for a way back to each other.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1982
263 pages
ISBN: 9780140065176
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Details
First Published
1976
Language
eng
Featured in Challenges
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ordinary People by Judith Guest.