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From a Distant Place

Don Carpenter

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Description:In his ninth novel, Don Carpenter returns to golden Marin County where "The American Dream" is ardently pursued. Writing in a voice that is local, true, and cinematic Carpenter invites us to see how this half lives--people from the suburbs; neighborhoods of ranch-style houses with faux shutters, groomed lawns, no sidewalks. FROM A DISTANT PLACE tells the story of the Jeminovski family, four souls orbiting each other, never making contact. There is Jackie, who at forty-five is the envy of her neighbors; her former husband Steven, a pleasure-related injuries lawyer in Southern California; and their two children, Derek and Diedre. Beyond the facade of "having arrived," the Jeminovskis struggle to find meaning in their lives.FROM A DISTANT PLACE makes a powerful statement about the complacency of the modern American suburb, the daily horrors of apathy, and the evils of disinterest. It is the story of a middle-aged woman learning to save her own life, and her son Derek, who must make up a life for himself. Don Carpenter has written a tale of disconnected lives filled with moments of grace and humanity, moments of humor, and a few small moments of epiphany.(from front jacket flap)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with From a Distant Place. To get started finding From a Distant Place, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In his ninth novel, Don Carpenter returns to golden Marin County where "The American Dream" is ardently pursued. Writing in a voice that is local, true, and cinematic Carpenter invites us to see how this half lives--people from the suburbs; neighborhoods of ranch-style houses with faux shutters, groomed lawns, no sidewalks. FROM A DISTANT PLACE tells the story of the Jeminovski family, four souls orbiting each other, never making contact. There is Jackie, who at forty-five is the envy of her neighbors; her former husband Steven, a pleasure-related injuries lawyer in Southern California; and their two children, Derek and Diedre. Beyond the facade of "having arrived," the Jeminovskis struggle to find meaning in their lives.FROM A DISTANT PLACE makes a powerful statement about the complacency of the modern American suburb, the daily horrors of apathy, and the evils of disinterest. It is the story of a middle-aged woman learning to save her own life, and her son Derek, who must make up a life for himself. Don Carpenter has written a tale of disconnected lives filled with moments of grace and humanity, moments of humor, and a few small moments of epiphany.(from front jacket flap)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with From a Distant Place. To get started finding From a Distant Place, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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