A New Life by Bernard Malamud

"A New Life" is a novel about a New York college instructor who moves to the West Coast to start over after the end of a failed marriage. He takes a job at a small college in Oregon, where he navigates the politics of academia, falls in love with a colleague's wife, and struggles with his own personal demons. The book explores themes of redemption, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships.

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