Elegies for the Brokenhearted: A Novel

€œDeeply, satisfyingly original. . . . Elegies is the literary equivalent of a hand grenade.€€•Joanna Smith Rakoff, New York Times Book Review

Who are the people you€ll never forget? For Mary Murphy, there are five, eulogized here in an utterly unforgettable voice. Mary tells the story of her own life€•her childhood spent trading one home and father figure for another, her efforts to track down her rebellious sister, and her winding search for purpose€•through her experiences and encounters with the people who shaped her path. The result is an unconventional and moving story about identity, family, and belonging.