We’re All in This Together
We’re All in This Together by Amy Jones, published by McClelland & Stewart on January 15, 2019, is a 432-page novel that explores the complexities of family life. The story centers on the Parker family from Thunder Bay, whose lives are turned upside down when matriarch Kate Parker survives a dramatic plunge over a waterfall, an event that goes viral. This incident triggers a series of chaotic events that challenge the family’s dynamics and relationships, revealing their struggles and resilience.
In this narrative, readers will find a portrayal of familial bonds under strain, as each member grapples with their own issues amidst the chaos. The return of Kate’s prodigal daughter, her granddaughter’s online relationship, and her husband’s introspection about their marriage all contribute to the unfolding drama. Additionally, Kate’s battle with advancing dementia adds a poignant layer to the story, as she confronts her past and the memories that define her. This edition offers a deep dive into themes of family, identity, and the unexpected ways in which people come together during times of crisis.
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Winner of Northern Lit Award
Finalist for the Leacock Medal for Humour
Quill & Quire “Books of the Year 2016”
Globe & Mail “Best Canadian Fiction of 2016”
A Penguin Book Club Pick
A woman goes over a waterfall, a video goes viral, a family goes into meltdown—life is about to get a lot more complicated for the Parker family.
Like all families, the Parkers of Thunder Bay have had their share of complications. But when matriarch Kate Parker miraculously survives plummeting over a waterfall in a barrel—a feat captured on a video that goes viral—it’s Kate’s family who tumbles into chaos under the spotlight. Her prodigal daughter returns to town. Her 16-year-old granddaughter gets caught up in an online relationship with a man she has never met. Her husband sifts through their marriage to search for what sent his wife over the falls. Her adopted son fears losing the only family he’s ever known. Then there is Kate, who once made a life-changing choice and now fears her advancing dementia will rob her of memories from when she was most herself. Set over the course of four calamitous days, Amy Jones’s big-hearted first novel follows the Parkers’ misadventures as catastrophe forces them to do something they never thought possible—act like a family.
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