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In this rich and deeply satisfying novel by the beloved author of The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal.Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simple daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures.
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The Year of Pleasures, Elizabeth Berg
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2006
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- Ondertitel
- A Novel
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Elizabeth Berg
- Uitgever
- Ballantine Books
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2006
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 240
- ISBN10
- 0812970993
- ISBN13
- 9780812970999
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Romantiek, Hedendaagse literatuur, Liefde, Familie, Vrouwen, Vriendschap, Hedendaagse romance, Relaties, Dood, Cadeaus voor Vrouwen, Matrimonium, Amerika, Verlies, Verdriet, Boston, Weduwen
- Beoordeling
- 3,7 van 5
- Aantekening
- In this rich and deeply satisfying novel by the beloved author of The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal.Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simple daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.Elizabeth Berg's The Year of Pleasuresis about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about Durable Goods. And the same could be said about The Year of Pleasures.