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Fig Tree Books
May 2018
On Sale: May 15, 2018
368 pages
ISBN: 194149322X
EAN: 9781941493229
Kindle: B07BR5MCHQ
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Literature and Fiction Literary | Fiction Family Life
In the spirit of Philip Rothโs The Plot Against America and Michael Chabonโs The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay comes MY MOTHERโS SON, the meticulously-crafted debut novel from David Hirshberg. The story is told by a radio raconteur revisiting his past in post-World War II Boston, the playground and battleground for two brothers whose lives are transformed by discoveries they never could have imagined. From the opening line of the book, โWhen youโre a kid, they donโt always tell you the truth,โ the stage is set for this riveting coming-of-age story that plays out against the backdrop of the Korean War, the aftermath of the Holocaust, the polio epidemic, the relocation of a baseball team, and the shenanigans of politicians and businessmen. Hirshberg deftly weaves together events, characters, and clues and creates a rich tapestry of betrayal, persecution, death, loyalty, and unconditional love that resonates with todayโs America.
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