First published 2003
Judd Foxman's life is in shambles. His wife has cheated on him, his job is in jeopardy, and now his father has died. Forced to return home for a weeklong Shiva, Judd must face his eccentric, combative family and the demons of his past. As the week progresses, buried secrets emerge, old rivalries flare, and Judd is pushed to the brink. But amidst the madness, he finds an opportunity to truly connect with his family and learn who he is beneath the layers of grief and resentment.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Setting: Home
Period: Contemporary
288 pages · Hardcover · Orion