Goodbye from Nowhere
Goodbye from Nowhere by Sara Zarr is a poignant novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, featuring 384 pages in English. The story follows Kyle Baker, who grapples with the revelation of his mother’s affair and the impact it has on his perception of family and relationships. As he navigates this upheaval, Kyle withdraws from his usual activities, including baseball and his girlfriend, while struggling to communicate with those around him.
In this intimate exploration of coming-of-age themes, readers will find Kyle’s journey as he confronts the complexities of family dynamics and personal obligations. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil that arises from secrets and the challenges of maintaining connections with loved ones. With elements of romance and social themes woven throughout, this edition offers a contemporary look at the feelings and decisions that shape our lives and relationships.
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Sara Zarr, author of the National Book Award finalist Story of a Girl, returns with an intimate, exquisitely crafted novel of the courage it takes to see those we love for who they are.
Kyle Baker thought his family was happy. Happy enough, anyway. That’s why, when Kyle learns that his mother has been having an affair and his father has been living with the secret, his reality is altered.
He quits baseball, ghosts his girlfriend, and generally checks out of life as he’s known it. With his older sisters out of the house and friends who don’t get it, the only person he can talk to is his cousin Emily–who is always there on the other end of his texts but still has her own life, hours away.
Kyle’s parents want him to keep the secret of his mother’s affair from the rest of the family until after what might be their last big summer reunion. As Kyle watches the effects of his parents’ choices ripple out over friends, family, and strangers, and he feels the walls of his relationships closing in, he has to decide what his obligations are to everyone he cares for–including himself.
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