A provocative and timely new novel by the author of Inheriting Edith, one that will haunt you long after the final page is turned...
Sylvie Snow knows the pressures of expectations: a woman is supposed to work hard, but never be tired; age gracefully, but always be beautiful; fix the family problems, but always be carefree. Sylvie does the grocery shopping, the laundry, the scheduling, the schlepping and the PTA-ing, while planning her son’s Bar Mitzvah and cheerfully tending her husband, Paul, who’s been lying on the sofa with a broken ankle. She’s also secretly addicted to the Oxycontin intended for her husband.
For three years, Sylvie has repressed her grief about the heartbreaking stillbirth of her newborn daughter, Delilah. On the morning of the anniversary of her death, when she just can’t face doing one...more...thing: she takes one—just one—of her husband’s discarded pain pills. And suddenly she feels patient, kinder, and miraculously relaxed. She tells herself that the pills are temporary, just a gift, and that when the supply runs out she’ll go back to her regularly scheduled programming.
But days turn into weeks, and Sylvie slips slowly into a nightmare. At first, Paul and Teddy are completely unaware, but this changes quickly as her desperate choices reveal her desperate state. As the Bar Mitzvah nears, all three of them must face the void within themselves, both alone and together.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Zoe Fishman is the bestselling author of Inheriting Edith, Driving Lessons, Saving Ruth and Balancing Acts. She’s the recipient of myriad awards, including a NY Post Pick.
She’s been profiled in Publisher’s Weekly and The Huffington Post among others. Her writing has been published in The Atlanta Journal Constitution as part of their moving “Personal Journey” series.
Zoe worked in the New York publishing industry for thirteen years. She was recently the Visiting Writer at SCAD Atlanta and currently teaches at Emory Continuing Education and The Decatur Writers Studio, at which she is also the Executive Director. She lives in Decatur with her family.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 4.25
From Canada to U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Seller Inventory # 9780062838230B
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. This is an advance reading, soft cover, uncorrected proof copy. These editions are issued prior to publication in small numbers and often are marked as first editions,.FULL COLOR COVER. Seller Inventory # 004895
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. This is an advance reading, soft cover, uncorrected proof copy. These editions are issued prior to publication in small numbers and often are marked as first editions,.FULL COLOR COVER. Seller Inventory # 004892
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.67. Seller Inventory # bk0062838237xvz189zvxnew
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 35193423-n
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780062838230
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9780062838230
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ00D61K_ns
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Winner of the 2020 Georgia Author of the Year Award!One of Booklist's Top 10 Books of the Year!A provocative and timely new novel by the author of Inheriting Edith, one that will haunt you long after the final page is turned.Sylvie Snow knows the pressures of expectations: a woman is supposed to work hard, but never be tired; age gracefully, but always be beautiful; fix the family problems, but always be carefree. Sylvie does the grocery shopping, the laundry, the scheduling, the schlepping and the PTA-ing, while planning her sons Bar Mitzvah and cheerfully tending her husband, Paul, whos been lying on the sofa with a broken ankle. Shes also secretly addicted to the Oxycontin intended for her husband. For three years, Sylvie has repressed her grief about the heartbreaking stillbirth of her newborn daughter, Delilah. On the morning of the anniversary of her death, when she just cant face doing one.more.thing: she takes onejust oneof her husbands discarded pain pills. And suddenly she feels patient, kinder, and miraculously relaxed. She tells herself that the pills are temporary, just a gift, and that when the supply runs out shell go back to her regularly scheduled programming.But days turn into weeks, and Sylvie slips slowly into a nightmare. At first, Paul and Teddy are completely unaware, but this changes quickly as her desperate choices reveal her desperate state. As the Bar Mitzvah nears, all three of them must face the void within themselves, both alone and together. Sylvie does the grocery shopping, the laundry, the scheduling, the schlepping and the PTA-ing, while planning her sons Bar Mitzvah and cheerfully tending her husband, Paul, whos been lying on the sofa with a broken ankle. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780062838230
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0062838237