On the Divinity of Second Chances : A Novel
by McLaren, Kaya
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- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0143115189
- ISBN 13
- 9780143115182
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Synopsis
A broken family finds its way back together in this captivating story from the author of Church of the Dog A charismatic author with a voice and message all her own, Kaya McLaren has become beloved in the book world as much for her upbeat energy as for her rich storytelling. In On the Divinity of Second Chances , she portrays a family on the brink of dissolution-a mother besieged by middle age, a distant father lost in daily life, and their three teenage children struggling in various ways with the family's disintegration even as they conceal a secret that could send their parents further over the edge. With the help of a group of tap-dancing old ladies, a sensual tango teacher, and a lot of luck, this family is about to learn that everyone gets a second chance which, as McLaren beautifully reminds us in this inspiring novel, is sometimes even better than the first.
Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed the narrative way the story is told, the human dilemma of holding a family together is funny, sad, and intriguing. The characters are very endearing and the way the family dynamics unfolds is appealing. No ordinary family but then again nothing extraordinary either, could be your neighbours with a sprinkle of the unexpected.
For a novel told from so many different perspectives, I didn't find this the least bit confusing. Each character is so vividly quirky; it is not hard to tell them apart. Unlike many other fictional stories, I cannot name anyone in real life that is anything like this family, but I wish I could! They are loving and funny and have very strong personalities. I found myself laughing out loud and sharing different passages with family and friends. I highly recommend On the Divinity of Second Chances for anyone looking for words of wisdom or just a good laugh.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Better World Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6367816-6
- Title
- On the Divinity of Second Chances : A Novel
- Author
- McLaren, Kaya
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0143115189
- ISBN 13
- 9780143115182
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Place of Publication
- E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- 2009-04
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