A Simple Thing A Novel
A Simple Thing A Novel by Kathleen McCleary, published by HarperCollins on July 24, 2012, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of family and personal identity. In this narrative, Susannah Delaney relocates her family to the isolated Sounder Island, seeking a simpler life devoid of modern distractions. This move aims to help her children, who are struggling with bullying and adolescence, reconnect with what truly matters. However, the transition poses challenges to her long-standing marriage and her own sense of self.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the themes of friendship, love, and forgiveness as Susannah forms an unexpected bond with Betty Pavalak, a long-time resident of the island. Both women confront their past choices and the emotional weight they carry, leading to a journey of self-discovery. A Simple Thing delves into the intricacies of relationships and the transformative power of community, offering insights into the lives of women navigating personal struggles. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English.
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When Susannah Delaney discovers her young son is being bullied and her adolescent daughter is spinning out of control, she moves them to remote, rustic Sounder Island to live for a year. A simple island existence—with no computers or electricity and only a one-room schoolhouse—is just what her over scheduled East Coast kids need to learn what’s really important in life. But the move threatens her marriage to the man she’s loved since childhood, and her very sense of self.
For Betty Pavalak, who moved to Sounder to save her own troubled marriage, the island has been a haven for fifty years. But Betty also knows the guilt of living with choices made long ago and actions that cannot be undone. The unlikely friendship between Susannah and Betty ignites a journey of self-discovery for both women and brings them both home to what they love most. A Simple Thing moves beyond friendship, children, and marriages to look deeply into what it means to love and forgive—yourself.
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