A glittering book from the author hailed by the Chicago Tribune as
"unique, intriguing, and often hilarious." Here are the events that
make up a life: a junior high school fashion crisis, a best
friend's betrayal, substance abuse, recovery, finding a satisfying
career, dating fiascos, the perfect relationship, the illness and
slow death of a parent. This is the life of Charlotte Anne Byers,
told by Elizabeth Crane, whose debut, When the Messenger Is Hot,
has been praised across the country for its humor and grace. From
the time she moved to New York as a young girl, desperate to tame
her ridiculed southern accent, Charlotte Anne Byers has struggled
to fit in-even while her strong will makes her clash with
everything and everyone around her. With her mother pursuing a
career as an opera singer and her father returning to Iowa,
Charlotte is caught in the divide between her parents' dreams. She
finds a touchstone in Jenna, a friend who will be by Charlotte's
side through the death of her mother, several failed career moves,
even more failed romances, a detour into alcoholism, and finding
true love. In her lifetime Charlotte finds hope and disappointment
mingled with faith and desperation, laughter on the heels of
weeping, and success assuaging the pain of the most embarrassing
failures-her path both all her own and instantly familiar. All This
Heavenly Glory confirms Elizabeth Crane's talents as the writer the
San Francisco Chronicle called "hilariously off kilter and utterly
refreshing." With whimsy, skepticism, and undaunted emotional
frankness, she paints a dazzling portrait of one woman's unique
desires and heartbreaks.
General
Imprint: |
Little, Brown
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2006 |
First published: |
June 2006 |
Authors: |
Ethel Crane
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Dimensions: |
210 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-316-01421-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
|
LSN: |
0-316-01421-4 |
Barcode: |
9780316014212 |
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