The Reason You’re Alive
The Reason You’re Alive by Matthew Quick, published by Pan Macmillan on January 11, 2018, is a literary work that explores the life of sixty-eight-year-old David Granger. Following a car accident, David discovers he has a brain tumor, which he links to his exposure to Agent Orange during the war. As he recovers, he begins to repeat the name of a Native American soldier, Clayton Fire Bear, prompting him to confront his past and seek redemption for a long-ago transgression.
In this narrative, readers will find a blend of humor and poignant reflection as David grapples with his identity and the changes in his country. The story delves into themes of family and relationships, life stages, and the complexities of patriotism. Through David’s journey, the book presents a nuanced look at the struggles of an aging veteran as he attempts to reconcile his past actions with his present reality, all while navigating the shifting landscape of contemporary America. This edition contains 320 pages and is written in English.
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After sixty-eight-year-old David Granger crashes his BMW, medical tests reveal a brain tumor that he readily attributes to his wartime Agent Orange exposure. He wakes up from surgery repeating a name no one in his civilian life has ever heard – that of a Native American soldier whom he was once ordered to discipline. David decides to return something precious he long ago stole from the man he now calls Clayton Fire Bear. As David confronts his past to salvage his present, a poignant portrait emerges: that of an opinionated and goodhearted American patriot fighting like hell to stay true to his red, white, and blue heart, even as the country he loves rapidly changes in ways he doesn’t always like or understand.
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