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All My Puny Sorrows

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Depression and sibling love explored in prose.

"All My Puny Sorrows" is a poignant tale that highlights the complexities of depression and the unwavering love between siblings. Written by Miriam Toews, the novel delves into the personal struggles of Yolanda, who must make difficult decisions regarding the life of her older sister Elf, who battles depression. Despite the heavy subject matter, Toews' beautiful, lyrical prose captures the essence of sisterly love and the human condition. Highly recommended for readers seeking a powerful exploration of mental illness and family bonds.

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize Nominee (2014)
  • Wellcome Book Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction (2015)
  • Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize (2014)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2015)
  • Rathbones Folio Prize Nominee (2015)
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.

All My Puny Sorrows

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ISBN: 9780571305285
Authors: Miriam Toews
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 28325 readers)

Description

Elf and Yoli are two smart, loving sisters.Elf is a world-renowned pianist, glamorous, wealthy, happily married: she wants to die.Yoli is divorced, broke, sleeping with the wrong men: she desperately wants to keep her older sister alive.When Elf's latest suicide attempt leaves her hospitalised weeks before her highly anticipated world tour, Yoli is forced to confront the impossible question of whether it is better to let a loved one go.
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Depression and sibling love explored in prose.

"All My Puny Sorrows" is a poignant tale that highlights the complexities of depression and the unwavering love between siblings. Written by Miriam Toews, the novel delves into the personal struggles of Yolanda, who must make difficult decisions regarding the life of her older sister Elf, who battles depression. Despite the heavy subject matter, Toews' beautiful, lyrical prose captures the essence of sisterly love and the human condition. Highly recommended for readers seeking a powerful exploration of mental illness and family bonds.

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize Nominee (2014)
  • Wellcome Book Prize Nominee (2015)
  • Canadian Authors Association Award for Fiction (2015)
  • Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize (2014)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2015)
  • Rathbones Folio Prize Nominee (2015)
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.