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In 1960s rural America two siblings grow up in a place of love and turmoil. Rene is the apple of her father's eye: an over-achiever, athletic, clever, the best brain in class, and the best dancer in school. Her older brother Leon, doted on by his mother, is shy, a stutterer, but also a brilliant dancer. Rene and Leon share a talent, but it is a gift their father adores in his daughter, and loathes in his son, and that could make all the difference. These two children may be best friends, but life promises to take them down very different paths . . . The Distance Home is the story of two children growing up side by side - the one given opportunities the other just misses - and the fall-out in their adult lives. Funny and tragic, both intimate and universal, Paula Saunders' debut is about how our parents shape the adults we become. It is a hugely moving story of devotion and neglect, impossible to put down - these are characters you will forever hold close to your heart.

About the Author :
Paula Saunders grew up in South Dakota. She is a graduate of the Syracuse University creative writing program, and was awarded a postgraduate Albert Schweitzer Fellowship in the Humanities at the State University of New York at Albany, under then-Schweitzer Chair, Toni Morrison. She lives in California with her husband. They have two grown daughters.

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Deeply involving . . . rich, shimmering, sensuous Stark and beautiful . . . luminous . . . Heartbreaking, full of compassion . . . I haven’t read anything this good in a long time A heartfelt tale of brutal parental love . . . one of the most convincing portraits of a mother-daughter bond that I have read . . . generous, humane Sensitively imagined and perceptively told . . . affecting and rewarding Moving and startling . . . a true, and rare, accomplishment Riveting . . . it kept me turning pages in the wee hours. One of the best books I’ve read in years – destined to become a classic. Saunders skillfully illuminates how time heals certain wounds while deepening others, and her depiction of aging is viscerally affecting . . . The Distance Home becomes a mediation of the violence of American ambition – and a powerful call for self-examination Smart and empathetic, highlighting how prejudice can make us forget about love Evocative, moving and deeply immersive . . . There is an undeniable beauty to this epic portrayal of the complex and intimate nature of human relationships - well worth a read Superb Slow-burning and contemplative . . . the emotional stakes are nevertheless high . . . exquisitely rendered by Saunders in long, perfect sentences Incredibly assured Bracing and beautiful . . . it will break your heart and open it up Beautiful, tender . . . fans of Elizabeth Strout will love it An exquisite, searing portrait of family . . . The Distance Home will leave readers eager for more from this extraordinarily talented writer Penetrating and insightful The author’s compassion for her characters shines through in this honest story Honest, and true . . . this soul-searching first novel offers everywhere that most mysterious and essential of artistic achievements: heart. Extraordinary . . . beautiful, evocative . . . The Distance Home is heart-breaking and full of compassion A tender book Beautifully written, atmospheric and emotionally powerful


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781509895328
  • Publisher: Pan MacMillan
  • Publisher Imprint: Picador
  • Height: 224 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 432 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1509895329
  • Publisher Date: 24 Jan 2019
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 33 mm
  • Width: 143 mm


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