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Fiction Literary

Sad Truth About Happiness

by (author) Anne Giardini

Publisher
HarperCollins
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
Literary
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780002005944
    Publish Date
    Jan 2005
    List Price
    $29.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780006394105
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $18.95

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Description

In Anne Giardini’s bestselling debut novel, The Sad TruthAbout Happiness, Maggie, the perfect middle daughter of eccentric parents,finds herself on an impulsive quest for happiness, together with her sister Lucy’snewborn son. It’s a journey that will take her across the country—andultimately lead her home.

A poignant and sharply witty novel that’s a joy to share aswell as to read, The Sad Truth About Happiness explores theproblems of family, love, work, friendship and loyalty with a warm and deeplyfelt affection for its fallible, likable characters. Giardini is a masterful andgenerous storyteller.

About the author

Combining a spirited fairy tale plot with an eloquent mediation on the nature of happiness, The Sad Truth About Happiness by Anne Giardini is a luminous first novel by the daughter of the late Carol Shields. Written during her mother's final struggle with breast cancer, The Sad Truth About Happiness shares much in common with Shields's haunting last novel, Unless. Giardini was a columnist for the National Post for three years and is the author or numerous essays, stories and articles. She is one of five children, and lives in Vancouver.

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