The Joy of Funerals A Novel in Stories

by Strauss, Alix

• ISBN13: 9780312309183
• ISBN10: 031230918X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-09
• Publisher: Griffin

Summary

A young widow who lusts, a daughter who aches, a shopaholic who hungers....The Joy of Funerals is a riveting collection that explores the lives of nine young women, each willing to take drastic measures to fill the voids created by longing and loneli-ness. The first eight face death differently, while the ninth woman, Nina, ties them all together by attending funerals in her search to connect with others. Written with raw wit, mordant humor and a uniquely pene-trating voice, Strauss turns the spotlight on loss and grief. This is a provocative look into the inner world of those left behind, and those still holding on.

Author Biography

Alix Strauss is a lifestyle trend writer whose articles have appeared in The New York Times and many other periodicals. This is her first novel. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Recovering Larry	1	(16)
The Way You Left	17	(30)
Shrinking Away	47	(14)
Addressing the Dead	61	(16)
Post-dated	77	(14)
Versions of You	91	(22)
Swimming Without Annette	113	(22)
Still Life	135	(20)
The Joy of Funerals	155

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