Monkeys
Published on 26. October 2010
159 pages
978-1-4532-0294-4 (ISBN)
Description
Minot's bestselling debut: A moving novel of familial love and endurance in the face of shattering tragedyMonkeys is the remarkable story of a decade in the life of the Vincents, a colorful Irish Catholic family from the Boston suburbs. On the surface, they seem happy with their vivacious mother Rosie at the helm. But underneath, the Vincents struggle to maintain the appearance of wealth and stability while dealing with the effects of their father's alcoholism. When a sudden accident strikes, their love for one another is tested like never before.Written by the bestselling author of Evening, Monkeys is a powerful story of one family's struggle to overcome life-changing tribulations and Minot's wrenching ode to the ties that bind even the most wounded of families.This ebook features a new illustrated biography of Susan Minot, including artwork by the author and rare documents and photos from her personal collection.
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Person
Susan Minot is an award-winning novelist and short story writer. She is the author of Monkeys, Folly, Lust & Other Stories, Poems 4 A. M., Rapture, and Evening, which was adapted into the feature film of the same name, starring Meryl Streep. Minot also wrote the screenplay of Bernardo Bertolucci's Stealing Beauty. Her most recent book is Thirty Girls. Minot was born in Boston and currently lives with her daughter, dividing her time between New York City, where she teaches, and an island off the coast of Maine.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- February 1966 Hiding
- November 1967 Thanksgiving Day
- March 1969 Allowance
- July 1970 Wildflowers
- April 1974 Party Blues
- August 1977 The Navigator
- June 1978 Accident
- December 1978 Wedlock
- May 1979 Thorofare
- A Biography of Susan Minot
- Copyright Page
