Love And Other Impossible Pursuits
Ayelet Waldman
Love And Other Impossible Pursuits
Ayelet Waldman
A superbly page-turning novel about modern parenthood and its pitfalls
Is Emilia the wicked stepmother incarnate?
Passionately in love with her husband, Emilia has a secret, guilty loathing for her precocious little stepson, William - a forty-year-old in a five-year-old’s body, whom she picks up from nursery every Wednesday afternoon. He is lactose intolerant, she feeds him dairy products; he mustn’t get cold, she pushes him - accidentally - into the pond in Central Park. How can she forgive William for living, when her own cherished child has gone?
‘Moving and darkly funny, romantic, shocking, painful page-turner…says something new and interesting about women, families and love’ New York Times
‘One moment I was laughing out loud..the next I had tears pouring down…whether you’re a parent or not, you can’t fail to be moved’ Daily Express
This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 3 weeks
Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.