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“You can sit up here, feeling above it all while knowing you’re not, coming to the lonely conclusion that the only thing you can ever really know about anyone is that you don’t know anything about them at all.”

Quote by Jonathan Tropper

Book:This Is Where I Leave You: A Novel

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This Is Where I Leave You: A Novel

This Is Where I Leave You is a novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the impact of loss. The story follows a Jewish family as they come together to mourn the death of their father, revealing the interconnectedness of their lives and the ways in which they have been shaped by their shared history and individual experiences. more

Author

Jonathan Tropper

Jonathan Tropper, born in February 1970, is an American writer known for his humorous and emotionally deep works, which mainly focus on modern urban life and interpersonal relationships. more

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