Elegies for the Brokenhearted: A Novel"Deeply, satisfyingly original…Elegies is the literary equivalent of a hand grenade." —Joanna Smith Rakoff, New York Times Book Review Who are the people you’ll never forget? For Mary Murphy, there are five, eulogized here in an utterly unforgettable voice. Mary tells the story of her own life—her childhood spent trading one home and father figure for another, her efforts to track down her rebellious sister, and her winding search for purpose—through her experiences and encounters with the people who shaped her path. The result is an unconventional and moving story about identity, family, and belonging. |
Contents
Section 14 | 162 |
Section 15 | 167 |
Section 16 | 170 |
Section 17 | 177 |
Section 18 | 194 |
Section 19 | 195 |
Section 20 | 200 |
Section 21 | 207 |
Section 9 | 76 |
Section 10 | 87 |
Section 11 | 109 |
Section 12 | 137 |
Section 13 | 155 |
Section 22 | 211 |
Section 23 | 248 |
Section 24 | 258 |
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