Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler
This novel revolves around a middle-aged couple, Ira and Maggie Moran, and their journey to a funeral. The story delves into their relationship dynamics, their regrets, and their hopes for the future. The narrative explores the complexities of marriage, the disappointments of parenthood, and the general trials and tribulations of life. The couple's interactions with other characters they meet along the way further illuminate their struggles and their enduring love for each other.
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- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 337
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Breathing Lessons By Tyler, Anne [Paperback ]
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 120th on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 1294th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 100 Books to Love (Sunday Times)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))