The Hour I First Believed A Novel
The Hour I First Believed A Novel by Wally Lamb is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on August 4, 2009. This 768-page novel explores the profound impact of trauma on the lives of its characters, specifically focusing on high school teacher Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, a school nurse. After a harrowing experience at Columbine High School in April 1999, where Maureen survives a shooting incident, the couple seeks refuge on a family farm in Connecticut, only to confront the lingering effects of chaos and tragedy.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into psychological themes and family life, examining how past events shape present realities. The story unfolds as Caelum and Maureen grapple with their experiences and the challenges of healing. Through their journey, the novel addresses the complexities of trauma and the struggle for recovery, making it a poignant exploration of human resilience in the face of adversity.
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When high school teacher Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, a school nurse, move to Littleton, Colorado, they both get jobs at Columbine High School. In April 1999, while Caelum is away, Maureen finds herself in the library at Columbine, cowering in a cabinet and expecting to be killed. Miraculously, she survives, but at a cost: she is unable to recover from the trauma. When Caelum and Maureen flee to an illusion of safety on the Quirk family’s Connecticut farm, they discover that the effects of chaos are not easily put right, and further tragedy ensues.
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