About this title: Reeling from the death of his invalid mother, a professor comes to the nation's capital to recuperate from his loss. What he finds there--in his lonely landlord, in the city's mood and architecture, and in the journals of Mary Todd Lincoln--shows him poignant truths about America, yearning, and mourning itself.
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Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Description: Good. 2007-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781401308940ISBN:1401308945
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 150 p. Audience: General/trade. Almost new, faint shelfwear to cover, tight binding, no marks or creases. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion, New York
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781401302504ISBN:1401302505
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. CC3-A first edition hardcover book in fine condition in fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781401302504ISBN:1401302505
Description: Near Fine. 1401302505. Crisp 2006 First Edition, First Printing! Hyperion HARDBACK with Dust Jacket: slight wear. Not ex-library; no writing or markings. " Grief, a novel about the surprising nature of mourning, may be his most brilliant and unforgettable book yet. " read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 1980
Description: Fine. 2006 copy. Probable bookclub. Photos: We now have a scanner in-shop and can provide you with a picture of this item if you do not currently see one. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781401308940ISBN:1401308945
Description: Good. Book is in good condition despite showing some shelf wear. inside is clean and the spine is not creased. Goodwillnyonline carries a wide range of quality new and used items at competitive prices. Goodwillnyonline is operated by Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey. A major provider of services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. read more
"I think this book is almost as much a love letter to our nation's capital as it is a personal journey through the comprehension and acceptance of death. Holleran truly captures the confusion one feels in the aftermath of losing a loved one, which includes grasping for any words that make sense of loss. His choice to turn to the letters of Mary Todd Lincoln is as logical as any, and allows for a deeper understanding of what it means to feel guilt in the light of death.
The book, in just a few short pages, interconnects the distant past, our recent history, the culture of the AIDS crisis, a sense of place within urbanity, and the process of moving forward through grief. It is a book that shows maturity, true storytelling ability, and reverence for the literary canon.
"There's not much I can post about this book. While the writing is good, the story line is flat. A gay man moves to Washington, DC and grapples with the grief of losing his mother.
I found this one in my local library and the reviews on the cover seemed glowing. Sadly, the reviews did not live up to my standards...
"A brief, nicely constructed story about aging gays trying to cope. The cover comparison to Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking is unfortunate because this book, seemingly guilty of either false advertising or intentional misdirection, doesn't have much interesting to say about grief. I liked some of the observations about DC and the story is engaging and fast, but like with Dancer from the Dance, I found myself underwhelmed. A sad case of the short book with too few ideas."
"I can't believe I finally finished it. The book was 150-pages, how could it take me over a month??? Grief probably does not deserve 1 star--maybe 2. I did enjoy the ending and the writing really started to flow for me. But the mere fact that it took me weeks to read what should have been read in a day or two frustrates me to no end. I absolutely would have abandoned the book had it not been recommended by one of my book club members for August's pick."
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