Ending
by Hilma Wolitzer
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Hilma Wolitzer's acclaimed first novel--a powerful portrait of a family coming to terms with grief At night, Sandy feels the pain of separation most deeply. As she settles into bed, she misses the sounds Jay used to make as he emptied his pockets and undressed. She misses the way a playful nighttime conversation could become significant in an instant. She misses his touch. To fall asleep, she imagines Jay's voice, imagines their loving exchanges--but she cannot imagine lying in his arms. show more Jay is in the hospital now, his body wasting away from cancer. As the disease progresses, he and Sandy try to come to terms with the fact that he will never come home again--and that his children will soon lose their father forever. Poignant and raw, Ending is a finely rendered look at love, loss, and survival. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Hilma Wolitzer, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection. show lessTags
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I found this a heart wrenching story that has been beautifully crafted. The story had me from the get go and the characters were all too real and very believable. It is a poignant book about facing the death of a loved one that leaves you feeling emotional and raw. I sat for some time at several keys points of the story and contemplated the plight of the characters and compared it to my experience of the death of a loved one. The author draws you into the story so beautifully. I had not heard of Hilma Wolitzer before reading this book. I am eagerly looking forward to reading more.
I found this a heart wrenching story that has been beautifully crafted. The story had me from the get go and the characters were all too real and very believable. It is a poignant book about facing the death of a loved one that leaves you feeling emotional and raw. I sat for some time at several keys points of the story and contemplated the plight of the characters and compared it to my experience of the death of a loved one. The author draws you into the story so beautifully. I had not heard of Hilma Wolitzer before reading this book. I am eagerly looking forward to reading more.
This book is about a woman coping with her husband's death from cancer. It's well written but dated (takes place in the era when doctors informed the family and not the ill person that they're terminal) and not very uplifting, to say the least.
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Hilma Wolitzer has taught writing at the University of Iowa, New York University, and Columbia University.
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