A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
Based on a True Story
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is a memoir that follows the life of a young man who, after the cancer-related deaths of his parents, is tasked with raising his 8-year-old brother. The book explores themes of death, family, and the responsibilities that come with sudden adulthood. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, showcasing the protagonist's journey through grief, financial struggles, and the challenge of raising a child, all while trying to navigate his own young adulthood.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 437-512
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Uma Obra Enternecedora De Assombroso Génio
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This book is on the following 17 lists:
- 1st on Potter, Pi, and Pilgrim: What any library of the aughts ought to contain (Best not from Canada) (The National Post (newspaper))
- 2nd on Paste Magazine's Best Books of the Decade(2000-2009) (Paste Magazine)
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 12th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 15th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 23rd on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 350th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books to Love (Sunday Times)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)
- Potter, Pi, and Pilgrim: What any library of the aughts ought to contain (Honorable mention not from Canada) (The National Post (newspaper))
- The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years (Slate)
- Time Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (Time Magazine)