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Broken for You Book Stephanie Kallos
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “good condition, see photos.”
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Type
- Novel
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- ISBN
- 9780802142108
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
GROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0802142109
ISBN-13
9780802142108
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46603168
Product Key Features
Book Title
Broken for You
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Psychological, Family Life, Literary, Jewish
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-040631
Reviews
There is a message here about creating family in the most unusual places….I promise you this; you will not be sorry you read this book…there is a wisdom and soulfulness there….It's a wonderful, engaging story." –Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees A compelling, richly layered story reminiscent of works by John Irving and Anne Tyler in its bittersweet humor and well-drawn characters." – Library Journal (starred review) Moving and endearing, painful and satisfying, put together in just the right shape." – Detroit Free Press A novel of redemption." – The Washington Post Broken for You is a romance for the Eleanor Rigbys of the world, those lonely people who find unexpected happiness by creating a surrogate family." – Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "There is a message here about creating family in the most unusual places….I promise you this; you will not be sorry you read this book…there is a wisdom and soulfulness there….It's a wonderful, engaging story." Sue Monk Kidd, author ofThe Secret Life of Bees "A compelling, richly layered story reminiscent of works by John Irving and Anne Tyler in its bittersweet humor and well-drawn characters." Library Journal(starred review) "Moving and endearing, painful and satisfying, put together in just the right shape." Detroit Free Press "A novel of redemption." The Washington Post "Broken for Youis a romance for the Eleanor Rigbys of the world, those lonely people who find unexpected happiness by creating a surrogate family." Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
Funny, heartbreaking and alive with a potpourri of eccentric and irresistible characters, this fresh debut novel is about two women in self-imposed exile whose lives intersect, transforming both their worlds., National best seller and "Today" show Book Club selection, "Broken for You" is the story of two women in self-imposed exile whose lives are transformed when their paths intersect. Stephanie Kallos's debut novel is a work of infinite charm, wit and heart. It is also a glorious homage to the beauty of broken things. When we meet septuagenarian Margaret Hughes, she is living alone in a mansion in Seattle with only a massive collection of valuable antiques for company. Enter Wanda Schultz, a young woman with a broken heart who has come west to search for her wayward boyfriend. Both women are guarding dark secrets and have spent many years building up protective armor against the outside world. As their tentative friendship evolves, the armor begins to fall away and Margaret opens her house to the younger woman. This launches a series of unanticipated events, leading Margaret to discover a way to redeem her cursed past, and Wanda to learn the true purpose of her cross-country journey. Both funny and heartbreaking, "Broken for You" is a testament to the saving graces of surrogate families and shows how far the tiniest repair jobs can go in righting the world's wrongs., National best seller and Today show Book Club selection, Broken for You is the story of two women in self-imposed exile whose lives are transformed when their paths intersect. Stephanie Kallos's debut novel is a work of infinite charm, wit and heart. It is also a glorious homage to the beauty of broken things. When we meet septuagenarian Margaret Hughes, she is living alone in a mansion in Seattle with only a massive collection of valuable antiques for company. Enter Wanda Schultz, a young woman with a broken heart who has come west to search for her wayward boyfriend. Both women are guarding dark secrets and have spent many years building up protective armor against the outside world. As their tentative friendship evolves, the armor begins to fall away and Margaret opens her house to the younger woman. This launches a series of unanticipated events, leading Margaret to discover a way to redeem her cursed past, and Wanda to learn the true purpose of her cross-country journey. Both funny and heartbreaking, Broken for You is a testament to the saving graces of surrogate families and shows how far the tiniest repair jobs can go in righting the world's wrongs.
LC Classification Number
PS3611.A444B76 2004
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- n***p- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA+++++++ seller. Item securely packaged with care. Super fast shipper as well. I am a repeat customer & have always had a super positive experience with seller. Communication is always spot on. Item was just as described. Worth every penny. I highly recommend this seller! Thank you!!
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePrice and shipping was great package shipped the day after the order, the comics looked great and as described. Packaging was really good and no damages, definitely recommend this seller and look forward to ordering from them again.