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Ordinary People (SparkNotes Literature Guide)

by SparkNotes, Judith Guest

1982

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Description

In Ordinary People, Judith Guest’s remarkable first novel, the Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain, and ultimate healing. Ordinary People is an extraordinary novel about an "ordinary" family divided by pain, yet bound by their struggle to heal.

Details

Title
Ordinary People (SparkNotes Literature Guide)
Subtitle
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Authors
SparkNotes, Judith Guest
Publisher
Penguin Books
Format
paperback
Published
October 28, 1982
Page Count
272
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780140065176
ISBN-10
-
Genres
Classics, Young Adult, Fiction, Literature, Family, General, Literary, Family life, Psychological
Weight
6.8 ounces
Physical Dimensions
5.12 x 0.59 x 7.76 inches
Adapted as
Ordinary People