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All My Puny Sorrows

By Miriam Toews
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All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews is a poignant exploration of the bond between two sisters, one of whom is a renowned concert pianist struggling with suicidal depression. The story delves into the complexities of love, mental illness, and the lengths to which one is willing to go to help a loved one find peace. Set within the vibrant Mennonite community, it combines moments of heartbreak and humour, presenting an intimate and compassionate narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt narratives exploring the complexities of familial love and mental health. It's a deeply moving story that masterfully blends humour and poignancy, drawing you into the emotional struggles and resilience of two sisters. If you're drawn to character-driven tales that delve into life's profound questions, this story offers a touching and unforgettable experience.

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All My Puny Sorrows

A story of sisters, suicide and how to carry on with hope when grief loads the heart.

All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews is a story of sisters, suicide and how to carry on with hope when grief loads the heart.

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Shortlisted for the Folio Prize 2015

Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2015

Sunday Times Top Choice Summer Read

Elf and Yoli are two smart, loving sisters.

Elf is a world-renowned pianist, glamorous, wealthy, happily married: she wants to die.

Yoli is divorced, broke, sleeping with the wrong men: she desperately wants to keep her older sister alive.

When Elf's latest suicide attempt leaves her hospitalised weeks before her highly anticipated world tour, Yoli is forced to confront the impossible question of whether it is better to let a loved one go.

'The novel she has written - so exquisitely that you'll want to savour every word - reads as if it has been wrenched from her heart.' - Sunday Times

'A masterly book of such precise dignity. It is, also against all the odds, at times a desperately humorous novel.' - Daily Mail

'A heartbreaking and hilariously funny story about a woman who struggles to keep her beautiful, talented and annihilatingly depressed sister alive.' - Adelaide Advertiser

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All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews is a novel that explores profound themes of sisterhood, mental illness, and the complexity of familial love. Reviews often praise Toews' ability to blend humour with heartbreak, creating a narrative that is both poignant and deeply humane. The characters are described as raw and vividly drawn, allowing readers to connect deeply with their struggles and resilience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571340996

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Miriam Toews (pronounced taves) was born in 1964 in the small Mennonite town of Steinbach, Manitoba. She has published four novels and a memoir of her father, and is the recipient of numerous literary awards including the Governor General's Award, the McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award (twice), and the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize.

In 2007 she made her screen debut in the film Luz silenciosa. She was nominated for Best Actress at Mexico's Ariel Awards for her performance.

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