In the Unlikely Event

by Judy Blume

• ISBN13: 9780385685092
• ISBN10: 0385685092
• Edition: Intl
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-05-03
• Publisher: Anchor Canada

Summary

From the iconic Judy Blume, one of the most beloved authors of our time: the brilliantly reviewed and bestselling new adult novel, now in paperback for summer reading.


In this brilliant new novel--her first for adults in fifteen years--legendary author Judy Blume takes us back to the 1950s and introduces us to the town of Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she herself grew up. Following three generations of families, friends, and strangers in the town, we watch her newest cast of characters grapple with first love, estranged parents, difficult friendships, familial obligations, divorce, career ambitions, a grandparent's love, a widower's hope, and everything in between. Their warm and resonant stories are set against the backdrop of a real-life tragedy that struck in the early 1950s: a series of three airplanes fell from the sky over a three-month period, leaving the community reeling. Gripping, authentic, and unforgettable, In the Unlikely Event is Blume's most ambitious and accomplished work yet, with all the hallmarks of this beloved author's unparalleled storytelling.

Author Biography

JUDY BLUME is one of America's most beloved authors. Her twenty-eight titles include Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Forever; and Summer Sisters. Together, her books have sold more than 85 million copies in 32 languages. She is a champion of intellectual freedom, working with the National Coalition Against Censorship to support teachers, librarians, and students who fight to keep challenged books on their shelves. In 2004, Blume was awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. She lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband.