The Condition LP A Novel
The Condition LP A Novel by Jennifer Haigh, published by Harper Collins on July 1, 2008, is a narrative that explores the complexities of a New England family facing profound challenges. The story centers on Frank and Paulette McKotch, whose lives are irrevocably altered when their daughter, Gwen, is diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome. This genetic condition not only affects Gwen but also ignites conflict between her parents, leading to their eventual divorce.
As the narrative unfolds over twenty years, the grown children grapple with their own hidden struggles while navigating the aftermath of their parents’ separation. The family’s dynamics shift once more when Gwen experiences love for the first time, prompting a reevaluation of their relationships. This edition spans 640 pages and delves into themes of familial bonds and the impact of personal conditions on identity and connection, reflecting contemporary societal issues.
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The Condition tells the story of a proper New England family that comes apart one fateful summer. To their dismay, Frank and Paulette McKotch’s daughter, Gwen, has been diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome—a genetic condition that leaves her trapped forever in the body of a child, and sparks heated dispute between the couple.
Twenty years later, their three children—now grown, and each struggling with secret conditions of their own—are still dealing with the fallout of Frank and Paulette’s divorce. Then, suddenly, Gwen falls in love for the first time, and the family’s world is again tilted on its axis.
In an era when individual quirks look increasingly like symptoms and every symptom demands to be treated, the McKotches are determined to fix themselves and each other. They are a family for our time.
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