The Sad Truth About Happiness
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Price:
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$18.95
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On Sale:
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23/03/2006
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Formats:
Trade PB
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In Anne Giardini’s bestselling debut novel, The Sad Truth
About Happiness, Maggie, the perfect middle daughter of eccentric parents,
finds herself on an impulsive quest for happiness, together with her sister Lucy’s
newborn son. It’s a journey that will take her across the country—and
ultimately lead her home.
A poignant and sharply witty novel that’s a joy to share as
well as to read, The Sad Truth About Happiness explores the
problems of family, love, work, friendship and loyalty with a warm and deeply
felt affection for its fallible, likable characters. Giardini is a masterful and
generous storyteller.
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Author Extras
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Critical Praise for
The Sad Truth About Happiness
"A beautifully woven tale."
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Time
"All too rarely a book comes along that is so emotionally honest and engaging that it is irresistible. Such is the case with Anne Giardini’s debut. It is the kind of novel that the wise reader should probably buy two copies of, one to keep and one to lend, because the lent copy is never coming back."
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The Denver Post
"A complicated and beautiful novel, full of satisfying surprises."
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The Globe and Mail
"Sensitive handling of rich characters and domestic detail.... A touching and satisfying read."
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Library Journal (starred review)
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Advice for Italian Boys
Nicolo’s older and younger brothers seem to have their lives in focus. Nicolo works hard, saves his money, respects his parents and his nonna, but he is still living at home in his early 20s, his life as unformed as gelato. If only he knew which direction to take. His father wants him to study. His...
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Advice For Italian Boys
Anne Giardini’s first novel, The Sad Truth About Happiness , garnered international praise for its beautiful story and rich, complex characters. Now, Giardini returns with a warm and witty novel about a young man discovering the difficulties and joys of finding his own way in the world. Nicolo...
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The Sad Truth About Happiness
MAGGIE IS 31 YEARS OLD, single and solvent. As the perfect middle child of eccentric parents, Maggie has allowed herself to become a cool observer rather than an engaged participant in her own life. Only when she accepts her roommate Rebecca’s invitation to complete a magazine quiz does...
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