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Love Warps the Mind a Little

by John Dufresne

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Publisher Comments:

Ever since Lafayette Proulx quit his day job, left his wife, hauled his dog and his Royal portable across town to Judi Dubey"s house, and set out at last to be a fiction writer, his life has been a sordid mess. Judi"s exotically dysfunctional family isn"t all to blame. Sure, the murders are disconcerting. And, yes, Judi"s father"s gone off the deep end. Worse are the vicious rejection letters Laf gets from editors. To top it off, Laf"s falling for Judi at the same time he"s nettled with guilt, is in marriage counseling with his wife, and is writing his long-hoped-for novel. When Judi is diagnosed with stage IV cancer, they both struggle to find the memory that will comfort, the truth that will redeem in a world where everyone suffers some kind of love disorder. John Dufresne, called 'a highly readable Faulkner,' will once again take the literary world by storm with this new tragicomic tale.

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Reissues of three favorite novels by 'a generous and lyric storyteller' (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.

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Back in print: A favorite novel by "a generous and lyric storyteller" (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.

Struggling writer LaFayette Proulx has quit his day job and left his wife. His lover Judi suggests that he seek marriage counseling. With everyone questioning his actions as selfish, it seems the only one with any faith left in him is his dog. Then Judi is diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. Laf finds himself in the role of caregiver, witnessing the stealthy approach of death and learning about the sacrifices and duties of love that offer a surprising amount of redemption. Dufresne's master storytelling and keen ability to mirror the torment and resiliency of life make his novel a joy to delve into and impossible to put down.

About the Author

John Dufresnehas written seven books, including the novel Love Warps the Mind a Little, a New York TimesNotable Book, and the fiction writing guide The Lie That Tells a Truth. He lives in Dania Beach, Florida.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780393330953
Author:
Dufresne, John
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Author:
DuFresne, John
Subject:
General
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Love stories
Subject:
Authors
Publication Date:
January 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
315
Dimensions:
8 x 6 in

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