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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.

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ISBN13: 9780375725784
ISBN10: 0375725784
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Year: 2001
Format: Paperback

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    Hilarious, heartfelt memoir of family and survival

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    This memoir is a compelling mix of humor and raw emotion, capturing a young man's journey through unimaginable loss while discovering resilience and love. Its inventive narrative style makes it stand out, turning a tragic story into one of inspiring hope. If you enjoy stories that blend humor with deep human insight, you'll find this book both engaging and profoundly moving.

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