{"product_id":"a-widow-for-one-year-1","title":"A Widow For One Year by John Irving","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA Widow for One Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by John Irving is a richly layered literary novel that spans four decades in the life of Ruth Cole, a complex and emotionally guarded woman shaped by early loss and unresolved trauma. The story begins in 1958 in Long Island, when Ruth is just four years old and living in a household haunted by the death of her two older brothers. Her mother, Marion, is emotionally distant and eventually abandons Ruth and her father, Ted Cole—a children's book author and womanizer. The novel then shifts to Ruth's adult life as a successful novelist grappling with her past, relationships, and identity. The narrative concludes in her forties as she finally confronts her grief and finds a sense of closure and peace. Spanning themes of love, abandonment, loss, and the creative process, \u003cem data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eA Widow for One Year\u003c\/em\u003e is both poignant and darkly humorous, showcasing John Irving’s signature storytelling style—deeply human, emotionally resonant, and tinged with the tragic absurdities of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJohn Irving\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter known for his richly imaginative storytelling, emotional depth, and exploration of complex human relationships. Born in 1942 in Exeter, New Hampshire, Irving gained international recognition with his 1978 novel \u003cem data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eThe World According to Garp\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the National Book Award and established his signature blend of dark humor, tragedy, and eccentric characters. Many of his works, including \u003cem data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eA Prayer for Owen Meany\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eThe Cider House Rules\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eA Widow for One Year\u003c\/em\u003e, deal with themes such as loss, identity, sexuality, and the influence of the past. Irving’s novels are often sprawling, multi-generational epics marked by precise prose and moral complexity. He has also achieved success as a screenwriter, winning an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for \u003cem data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eThe Cider House Rules\u003c\/em\u003e. With a literary career spanning over five decades, John Irving remains one of the most respected and distinctive voices in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274128683265,"sku":"2S0EDMZ9D-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/uuu.jpg?v=1663054587","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/a-widow-for-one-year-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}