“Geez, if I could get through to you, kiddo, that depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling. Reduction, see? Of all feeling. People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.”
This novel delves into the lives of an ordinary family, highlighting the challenges they face and the emotional journeys they undertake. The narrative explores themes of grief, identity, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. more
Judith Guest is an American novelist renowned for her work 'Falling Away', which was first published in 1971 and won the Pulitzer Prize. Her works often delve into family and interpersonal relationships, characterized by their nuanced emotional depth and insightful observations. more
“Economic depression can not be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement.”