The Year of Pleasures
By Elizabeth Berg
(Random House Large Print Publishing, Hardcover, Large Print, 9780375434563, 352pp.)
Publication Date: April 2005
Other Editions of This Title: Paperback, MP3 CD, MP3 CD, Audio Cassette, Compact Disc, Compact Disc
Categories: General
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Description
In this rich and deeply satisfying novel by the beloved author of "The Art of Mending," and "Open House," a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and renewal.
Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.
Elizabeth Berg's "The Year of Pleasures"is about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about "Durable Goods." And the same could be said about "The Year of Pleasures."
Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simply daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected ways are the ten-year-old boy next door, three wild women friends from her college days, a twenty-year-old who is struggling to find his place in the world, and a handsome man who is ready for love.
Elizabeth Berg's "The Year of Pleasures"is about acknowledging the solace found in ordinary things: a warm bath, good food, the beauty of nature, music, friends, and art. "Berg writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, loneliness, love, and hope. And the transcendence that redeems," said Andre Dubus about "Durable Goods." And the same could be said about "The Year of Pleasures."
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