This Is Where I Leave You
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper is a large print edition published by Thorndike Press on May 2, 2014, featuring 352 pages in English. The novel centers around Judd Foxman, who faces the dual challenges of mourning his father’s death and dealing with the fallout from his wife’s public affair. As the Foxman family gathers for the shiva, long-buried grievances and secrets emerge, leading to a chaotic week filled with unexpected revelations.
Readers will find a humorous yet emotionally charged exploration of family dynamics as the characters navigate their complex relationships. The story delves into themes of love, marriage, and the intricacies of familial bonds, all while maintaining a comedic tone. This edition offers an accessible reading experience, allowing audiences to engage with Tropper’s insightful narrative about the ties that bind us, even in times of crisis.
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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Adam Driver
The death of Judd Foxman’s father marks the first time that the entire Foxman clan has
congregated in years. There is, however, one conspicuous absence: Judd’s wife, Jen,
whose affair with his radioshockjock
boss has recently become painfully public.
Simultaneously mourning the demise of his father and his marriage, Judd joins his
dysfunctional family as they reluctantly sit shivaand
spend seven days and nights
under the same roof. The week quickly spins out of control as longstanding grudges
resurface, secrets are revealed and old passions are reawakened. Then Jen delivers the
clincher: she’s pregnant.
This Is Where I Leave You is Jonathan Tropper’s (One Last Thing Before I Go) most
accomplished work to date, and a riotously funny, emotionally raw novel about love,
marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bindwhether
we like it or not.
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