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A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius

A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius

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A book that redefines both family and narrative for the twenty-first century. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is the moving memoir of a college senior who, in the space of five weeks, loses both of his parents to cancer and inherits his eight-year-old brother. Here is an exhilarating debut that manages to be simultaneously hilarious and wildly inventive as well as a deeply heartfelt story of the love that holds a family together. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is an instant classic that will be read for decades to come.

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ISBN13: 9780330456715
ISBN10: 0330456717
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication Year: 2000
Format: Paperback

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    A poignant, humorous memoir of family, loss, and resilience.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're drawn to deeply personal stories that blend humor with heartbreak, this memoir might be just what you're looking for. It's a remarkable account of surviving tragedy while finding moments of levity and love, making it both moving and inspiring. Readers often find themselves emotionally invested in the author's journey of endurance and hope.

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