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The Middlesteins

A Novel

Jami Attenberg

This novel tells the story of a family in the suburbs of Chicago, whose matriarch Edie is consumed by her obsession with food and weight. After her husband abandons her, the next generation must take control and navigate their roles in her life. Through humor and compassion, The Middlesteins explores the complexities of marriage, family, and American society's preoccupation with food.
Publish Date
2012-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2012-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.44
ISBN
9781455507207
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-04-16T19:03:58.000Z
The Middlesteins is a wonderful book      source