Emily, Alone

Year of Publication
2011
Publication Type
Novel
Number of Pages or Episodes
255 p.
Language
English
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Publisher
Viking
City
New York
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Abstract
Emily Maxwell, 80, lives alone, and relies on her sister-in-law Arlene to drive her to movies and museums and groceries. “After Arlene has a stroke, Emily is forced into reclaiming her independence,” wrote Publishers Weekly. Sequel to Wish You Were Here (2002).
Author Biography
Stewart O'Nan (1961- ), born and raised in Pittsburgh, won the 1993 Drue Heinz Literature Prize for In the Walled City, a collection of short stories. The senior judge was Tobias Wolff.
Time

2007-8

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