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Unnamed

by Joshua Ferris
Unnamed

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ISBN13: 9780316034005
ISBN10: 0316034002
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Joshua Ferris gives us a terrific character study in The Unnamed. When Tim, a high-powered lawyer, is struck by an unknown disease, he watches, helpless and terrified, as his life falls apart. When there are no answers from the doctors, the question remains: Is he going insane? An amazing story that will absolutely grip you. Wow! Recommended By Dianah H., Powells.com

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He was going to lose the house and everything in it.

The rare pleasure of a bath, the copper pots hanging above the kitchen island, his family-again he would lose his family. He stood inside the house and took stock. Everything in it had been taken for granted. How had that happened again? He had promised himself not to take anything for granted and now he couldn't recall the moment that promise had given way to the everyday.

Tim Farnsworth is a handsome, healthy man, aging with the grace of a matinee idol. His wife Jane still loves him, and for all its quiet trials, their marriage is still stronger than most. Despite long hours at the office, he remains passionate about his work, and his partnership at a prestigious Manhattan law firm means that the work he does is important. And, even as his daughter Becka retreats behind her guitar, her dreadlocks and her puppy fat, he offers her every one of a father's honest lies about her being the most beautiful girl in the world.

He loves his wife, his family, his work, his home. He loves his kitchen. And then one day he stands up and walks out. And keeps walking.

The Unnamed is a dazzling novel about a marriage and a family and the unseen forces of nature and desire that seem to threaten them both. It is the heartbreaking story of a life taken for granted and what happens when that life is abruptly and irrevocably taken away.

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"Wherever Ferris goes, we would do well to follow, in order to learn about ourselves." Tennessean

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"Ferris is an intrepid writer — he doesn't provide a solution (there's no cure for Tim) but he does explore all of the consequences. Highly recommended." Library Journal

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"What starts as a compelling enough story...develops into a metaphoric exploration of the relationship between body and mind, the notion of free will, and the nature of identity." Philadelphia Inquirer

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"Ferris has now given us two unforgettable novels: a brilliant office satire and a profound metaphysical meditation on love in the face of absurdity." Chicago Tribune

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"With his devastating metaphoric take on the yearning for connection and the struggles of commitment, Ferris brilliantly channels the suburban angst of Yates and Cheever for the new millennium. (Starred Review)" Booklist

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"Audacious, risky and powerfully bleak, with the author's unflinching artistry its saving grace." Kirkus Reviews

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"With his devastating metaphoric take on the yearning for connection and the struggles of commitment, Ferris brilliantly channels the suburban angst of Yates and Cheever for the new millennium. (Starred Review)" Booklist

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"Surprisingly, almost tenderly, and despite his unrelenting refusal to churn out a predictable happy ending, he turns The Unnamed into a most unorthodox love story about commitment and sacrifice." Miami Herald

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"The Unnamed...points out how our busy lives have left us unable to experience the moment. 'He had promised himself not to take anything for granted and now he couldn't recall the moment that promise had given way to the everyday.'" April Henry, the Oregonian (read the entire )

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Tim Farnsworth walks. He walks out of meetings and out of bed. He walks in sweltering heat and numbing cold. He will walk without stopping until he falls asleep, wherever he is. This curious affliction has baffled medical experts around the globe--and come perilously close to ruining what should be a happy life. Tim has a loving family, a successful law career, and a beautiful suburban home, all of which he maintains spectacularly well until his feet start moving again.

What drives a man to stay in a marriage, in a job? What forces him away? Is love or conscience enough to overcome the darker, stronger urges of the natural world? The Unnamed is a deeply felt, luminous novel about modern life, ancient yearnings, and the power of human understanding.

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The Unnamed is a dazzling novel about a marriage, family, and the unseen forces of nature and desire that seem to threaten them both.

He was going to lose the house and everything in it.

The rare pleasure of a bath, the copper pots hanging above the kitchen island, his family-again he would lose his family. He stood inside the house and took stock. Everything in it had been taken for granted. How had that happened again? He had promised himself not to take anything for granted and now he couldn't recall the moment that promise had given way to the everyday.

Tim Farnsworth is a handsome, healthy man, aging with the grace of a matinee idol. His wife Jane still loves him, and for all its quiet trials, their marriage is still stronger than most. Despite long hours at the office, he remains passionate about his work, and his partnership at a prestigious Manhattan law firm means that the work he does is important. And, even as his daughter Becka retreats behind her guitar, her dreadlocks and her puppy fat, he offers her every one of a father's honest lies about her being the most beautiful girl in the world.

He loves his wife, his family, his work, his home. He loves his kitchen. And then one day he stands up and walks out. And keeps walking.

The Unnamed is a heartbreaking story of a life taken for granted -- and what happens when that life is abruptly and irrevocably taken away.

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This dazzling novel tells the story of marriage, family, and the unseen forces of nature and desire that seem to threaten them both. It is the heartbreaking story of a life taken for granted and what happens when that life is abruptly and irrevocably taken away.

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About the Author

Joshua Ferris's first novel, Then We Came to the End, was a National Book Award finalist, Barnes & Noble Discover Award winner and New York Times bestseller. He lives in New York.

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gkaufmanss , January 30, 2011
Extremely haunting, moving, terrifying, not to mention beautifully written tale of a truly unique affliction and the effect it has on a man's life, home, and sanity. I didn't read a more compelling or lingering book in the last year (heck, the last ten years). And the fact that it was so different in tone and content from Ferris's first novel makes it all the more impressive. Highly recommended!

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Heart-wrenching and suspenseful... I would recommend this book to anyone who is not faint of heart.

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chorne , September 17, 2010 (view all comments by chorne)
This is a powerful book. It's a very well written tale of a man suffering from a compulsion or unnamed medical condition that causes him to walk without warning. What a premise! Reading this story of how his condition disrupts his life, tears apart everything he has built, takes away everything he has and watching his battle to retain his humanity is a harrowing experience. Where the story really shines is in the author's portrayal of Jane, the main character's wife. She is the one who cares for our incessant walker, rescuing him from all the dangerous situations he finds himself in as a result of his unexpected trips. Jane's love for Tim and her insights on love, marriage and the role of a caretaker were the highlight of the book for me. I won't soon forget her. The book lags in a couple of places or I would have given it five stars. The section detailing Tim's break with reality was rather difficult to parse, but overall this book was a great read that I would recommend to most everyone.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316034005
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
09/14/2010
Publisher:
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP
Pages:
320
Height:
.80IN
Width:
5.50IN
Thickness:
1.00
Number of Units:
1
UPC Code:
4294967295
Author:
Joshua Ferris
Author:
Joshua Ferris
Author:
Ferris
Subject:
Literature-A to Z

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