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Poignant portrait of an Irish-American's life.

"Charming Billy" isn't just a book, it's a heartfelt journey through the intricacies of family lore, dashed hopes, and the ties that bind a community. With Alice McDermott's deft storytelling, you'll find yourself immersed in the tender, yet unflinching examination of the ripple effects one man's life—and death—can have. It's a story that stays with you, illuminating the strength and fragility of human connections. If you're drawn to tales told with lyrical prose and deep empathy, let "Charming Billy" be your next read.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (1998)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2000)
  • American Book Award (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Charming Billy

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ISBN: 9780385333344
Authors: Alice McDermott
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Literature, Race
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 11707 readers)

Description

Billy Lynch's family and friends have gathered at a small Bronx bar. They have come to comfort his widow and to eulogize one of the last great romantics, trading tales of his famous humor, immense charm, and unfathomable sorrow. As they linger on into this extraordinary night, their voices form Billy's tragic story and their mourning becomes a gentle homage to all the lives in their small community fractured by grief, shattered by secrets, and sustained by the simple dream of love.
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Poignant portrait of an Irish-American's life.

"Charming Billy" isn't just a book, it's a heartfelt journey through the intricacies of family lore, dashed hopes, and the ties that bind a community. With Alice McDermott's deft storytelling, you'll find yourself immersed in the tender, yet unflinching examination of the ripple effects one man's life—and death—can have. It's a story that stays with you, illuminating the strength and fragility of human connections. If you're drawn to tales told with lyrical prose and deep empathy, let "Charming Billy" be your next read.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (1998)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2000)
  • American Book Award (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.