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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Crown Pub
Publication date
June 29, 2004
Pages
308
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9781400051885
ISBN-10
1400051886
Dimensions
1 by 6.50 by 9.50 in.
Weight
1.22 lbs.
Availability§
Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$23.00
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: âNo one in my motherâs family ever talks about anything that can be categorized as unpleasant or as having to do with emotions, and, as a result, they no longer have anything to say. For them itâs not a matter of keeping secrets; itâs a matter of being polite, mannerly, and tough. The McLaughlins couldnât spill their woes or ask for help even if they wanted to, because they donât have the vocabulary. They are stranded within themselves, convinced that the only way is to silently persevere.â
Within Armâs Reach follows three generations of an Irish-American Catholic family who are jarred into crisis by an unexpected pregnancy. This lyrical first novel is told through six different points of view, including those of the unmarried, pregnant Gracie, a local advice columnist; and her grandmother, the matriarch, who is struggling with her commitments to both the living and the dead. Within Armâs Reach is a poignant reminder of how interconnected our lives are with those we love, how much more we inherit than wills decree, and how the ghosts of our ancestors walk by our sides every day.
Ann Napolitano artfully paints a riveting portrait of a family in crisis, depicting how the ties that bind us so closely to one another are often the ones that cause us the most pain. As the McLaughlins respond to the unplanned and profound change in Gracieâs life, their own memories and personal stories begin to emerge.
In the end, Napolitano creates a family quilt of sorts, each personâs life and actions closely woven throughout the fabric of the past, present, and future. Within Armâs Reach is a rich and deeply satisfying narrative of guilt, love, betrayal, and the ultimate loyaltyâthat of blood.
Within Armâs Reach follows three generations of an Irish-American Catholic family who are jarred into crisis by an unexpected pregnancy. This lyrical first novel is told through six different points of view, including those of the unmarried, pregnant Gracie, a local advice columnist; and her grandmother, the matriarch, who is struggling with her commitments to both the living and the dead. Within Armâs Reach is a poignant reminder of how interconnected our lives are with those we love, how much more we inherit than wills decree, and how the ghosts of our ancestors walk by our sides every day.
Ann Napolitano artfully paints a riveting portrait of a family in crisis, depicting how the ties that bind us so closely to one another are often the ones that cause us the most pain. As the McLaughlins respond to the unplanned and profound change in Gracieâs life, their own memories and personal stories begin to emerge.
In the end, Napolitano creates a family quilt of sorts, each personâs life and actions closely woven throughout the fabric of the past, present, and future. Within Armâs Reach is a rich and deeply satisfying narrative of guilt, love, betrayal, and the ultimate loyaltyâthat of blood.
Editions
Hardcover
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1 edition from Crown Pub (June 29, 2004)
9781400051885 | details & prices | 308 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.22 lbs | List price $23.00
About: âNo one in my motherâs family ever talks about anything that can be categorized as unpleasant or as having to do with emotions, and, as a result, they no longer have anything to say.
About: âNo one in my motherâs family ever talks about anything that can be categorized as unpleasant or as having to do with emotions, and, as a result, they no longer have anything to say.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Three Rivers Pr (June 28, 2005)
9781400083220 | details & prices | 312 pages | 5.00 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $13.95
About: A lyrical novel narrated from six different points of view chronicles the effects of an unexpected pregnancy on three generations of an Irish-American Catholic family.
About: A lyrical novel narrated from six different points of view chronicles the effects of an unexpected pregnancy on three generations of an Irish-American Catholic family.
New edition from Gardners Books (June 2, 2005)
9781844081103 | details & prices | 352 pages | List price $14.35
About: A wise and funny novel, exploring the multi-generational ties of an American family of Irish descent.
About: A wise and funny novel, exploring the multi-generational ties of an American family of Irish descent.
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