The Good Echo A Novel
The Good Echo by Shena McAuliffe, published by Black Lawrence Press in 2018, is a novel that explores the complexities of marriage and grief. Set in the 1930s, the narrative follows the life of controversial nutritionist and dentist Clifford Bell and his wife Frances as they navigate the aftermath of their young son’s tragic death. Their journey takes them from Ohio to Sudan as they seek unconventional ways to cope with their loss and validate Clifford’s theories amidst skepticism from his colleagues.
Readers will find a unique storytelling approach in The Good Echo, as the narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Frances, Clifford, and the ghost of their son, Benjamin. The book is structured with a blend of postcards, bedtime stories, folktales, and research notes, creating a rich tapestry of experiences. This edition, comprising 259 pages, delves into themes of healing, curiosity, and the adventures that arise from profound sadness, offering a multifaceted look at how individuals confront their grief.
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Winner of the The Big Moose Prize and the Balcones Fiction Prize. Set in the 1930s, and spanning the globe, THE GOOD ECHO is the story of a marriage between controversial nutritionist and dentist Clifford Bell, and his quietly courageous wife Frances. After their young son dies from surgery Clifford performs, the two seek to escape their grief through unconventional means, traveling from Ohio to Sudan, to substantiate a theory of which Clifford’s colleagues are skeptical. Narrated in turn by Frances and Clifford, and by the ghost of their son Benjamin, THE GOOD ECHO is composed of postcards and bedtime stories, folktales and family legends, travel and research notes. THE GOOD ECHO celebrates the healing that can arise through sustained curiosity, and how our deepest sadness sometimes initiates the boldest adventures of our lives.
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