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The Center of Winter
The Center of Winter
Author: Marya Hornbacher
At the center of winter, in Motley, Minnesota, Arnold Schiller gives in to the oppressive season that reigns outside and also to his own inner demons -- he commits suicide, leaving a devastated family in his wake. — Claire Schiller, wife and mother, takes shelter from the emotional storm with her husband's parents but must ultimately emerge from ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060192266
ISBN-10: 0060192267
Publication Date: 2/1/2005
Pages: 336
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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This book is divided into sections by viewpoint. Claire, wife and mother shows us the reality of her marriage. Kate shows us how a six year old girl interprets the relationships of her parents and brother. Esau, 12 year old genius with mental issues tells it best in a very literal way. I highly recommend this book.
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highly recommend this book
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It's one of my favorites.
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This is a good book that I would reccommend to anyone who is interested in the mechanics of two families moving through the grief process brought on by suicide, alcoholism, and mental illness. As dark as the book sounds, it has many humorous moments. The characters are very well drawn.
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Not a fan of Marya Hornbacher's fiction. It was just so weird for me, having read her other fiction books like eleventy hundred times. it was a good story, though! And I will be keeping this book, since she is my favorite author :)


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