And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer : A Novella by Fredrik Backman (2016, Hardcover)

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Weight: 0.5 lbs. ISBN10: 1501160486. Publication Date: 2016-11-01. Publisher: ATRIA.

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PublisherAtria Books
ISBN-101501160486
ISBN-139781501160486
eBay Product ID (ePID)228614045

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Book TitleAnd Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer : a Novella
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPsychological, Family Life, Life Stages / Later Years, Literary
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Fiction
AuthorFredrik Backman
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight7.1 Oz
Item Length7.1 in
Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-030444
ReviewsEvery bit as churlish but lovable as Backman's cantankerous protagonist in his debut, A Man Called Ove (2014), precocious Elsa will easily work her way into the hearts of readers who like characters with spunk to spare. A delectable homage to the power of stories to comfort and heal, Backman's tender tale of the touching relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter is a tribute to the everlasting bonds of deep family ties. , A novella to be savored and reread about a boy, his dad and his grandpa as they learn to say goodbye. It's a little book with a big message., "I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know." , An eclectic cast of characters, fairy-tale wisdom, and a little mystery… one of our favorite novels of the year so far., This charming debut novel by Backman should find a ready audience with English-language readers... hysterically funny... wry descriptions, excellent pacing... In the contest of Most Winning Combination, it would be hard to beat grumpy Ove and his hidden,generous heart., "Firmly in league with Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. A touching, sometimes funny, often wise portrait of grief."  , An inspiring affirmation of love for life and acceptance of people for their essence and individual quirks. A Man Called Ove is a perfect selection for book clubs. It's well written and replete with universal concerns. It lacks violence and profanity, is life-affirming and relationship-driven. The book is bittersweet, tender, often wickedly humorous and almost certain to elicit tears. I contentedly wept my way through a box of tissues when I first read the novel and again when I savored it for a second time., A Man Called Ove is exquisite. The lyrical language is the confetti thrown liberally throughout this celebration-of-life story, adding sparkle and color to an already spectacular party. Backman's characters feel so authentic that readers will likely find analogues living in their own neighborhoods., PRAISE FOR  BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE "The bestselling author of A MAN CALLED OVE returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after personal crisis. Backman reveals Britt-Marie's need for order....with clear, tight descriptions. Insightful and touching, this is a sweet and inspiring story about truth and transformation. Fans of Backman's will find another winner in these pages.", Winsome, bittersweet...Wise and heartbreaking, Backman's slim novella celebrates the joy of connecting even in the midst of letting go., PRAISE FOR MY GRANDMOTHER ASKED ME TO TELL YOU SHE'S SORRY "[...] Believable and fanciful. Backman's smooth storytelling infuses his characters with charm and wit. . . Engaging. . . A delightful story.", Firmly in league with Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. A touching, sometimes funny, often wise portrait of grief., A light hearted, deeply moving novel about a grumpy but loveable curmudgeon who finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous youngfamily moves in next door. This quirky debut is a thoughtful and charming exploration of the impact one life has on countless others-and an absolute delight., A light hearted, deeply moving novel about a grumpy but loveable curmudgeon who finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous youngfamily moves in next door. This quirky debut is a thoughtful and charming exploration of the impact one life has on countless others--and an absolute delight., A brilliant mix of belly-laughs, profound insight and captivating events delivered... with Backman's pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature., A brilliant mix of belly-laughs, profound insight and captivating events delivered… with Backman's pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature., A funny crowd-pleaser that serves up laughs to accompany a thoughtful reflection on loss and love... The author writes with winning charm., PRAISE FOR BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE "The bestselling author of A MAN CALLED OVE returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after personal crisis. Backman reveals Britt-Marie's need for order....with clear, tight descriptions. Insightful and touching, this is a sweet and inspiring story about truth and transformation. Fans of Backman's will find another winner in these pages.", Readers seeking feel-good tales with a message will rave about the rantings of this solitary old man with a singular outlook. If there was an award for 'Most Charming Book of the Year,' this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down., I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know., In his second offering, Backman ( A Man Called Ove ) continues to write with the same whimsical charm and warm heart as in his debut., PRAISE FOR A MAN CALLED OVE "A charming debut...You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel new sympathy for the curmudgeons in your life. You'll also want to move to Scandinavia, where everything's cuter.", Even the most serious reader of fiction needs light relief, and for that afternoon when all you want is charm, this is the perfect book., Britt-Marie's metamorphosis from cocoon to butterfly seems all the more remarkable for the utterly discouraging environment in which it takes place., The saddest, sweetest book ever... It is heartbreakingly sad, but also beautiful and uplifting in the end., An eclectic cast of characters, fairy-tale wisdom, and a little mystery... one of our favorite novels of the year so far.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal839.73/8
SynopsisA little book with a big heart "I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know." --Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove , My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, and Britt-Marie Was Here comes an exquisitely moving portrait of an elderly man's struggle to hold on to his most precious memories, and his family's efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go. With all the same charm of his bestselling full-length novels, here Fredrik Backman once again reveals his unrivaled understanding of human nature and deep compassion for people in difficult circumstances. This is a tiny gem with a message you'll treasure for a lifetime., A little book with a big heart--from the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People . "I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know." --Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove , My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry , Britt-Marie Was Here , and Anxious People comes an exquisitely moving portrait of an elderly man's struggle to hold on to his most precious memories, and his family's efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go. With all the same charm of his bestselling full-length novels, here Fredrik Backman once again reveals his unrivaled understanding of human nature and deep compassion for people in difficult circumstances. This is a tiny gem with a message you'll treasure for a lifetime.
LC Classification NumberPT9877.12.A32O3413

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  • Fantastic Read for All

    Fredrik Backman is a fantastic author. I would recommend all of his books. They are a great read! Cleverly written. I could identify with the content of his writings. Amusing, keeps your attention, sad at times and real. Enjoyable. I will be sharing his books with family and friends.

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  • The perfect way to grab a reader's interest

    As an "old man" of 82 and a grandpa to 9 I found this an excellent book. My Mother had Alzheimer's disease for over 20 years. I saw the gradual decline in her health and thought back to the times she spent with my kids. This is a great read for people of all ages.

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  • perfect title

    Any family dealing with memories issues needs to read this well written Backman book. It's my favorite but I love all of his books and hopes Mr. Backman will keep writing. Love his stories of real life.

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  • Unique and touching

    This touching little novella is a must read for anyone who has lost or is losing a loved one to Alzheimer's. Fredrik Backman has the most incredible insight regarding things that each and everyone of us deal with along our path of life.

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  • A life lesson.

    The author is good his prose is touching in this book.

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  • Wonderful read .

    A sweet, sad beautiful description of living with and loving someone with Alzheimers. Couldn't put it down.

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  • Loved it!

    Strange little book - sad, happy... confusing, reassuring, motivating.. but then I love all of Bachman’s books!

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  • perfect!

    difficult book to find in hardcover and came exactly as described!!

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  • Keep a tissue handy.

    A short but incredibly poignant novella.

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