Tish Cohen Knihy

Struggling with agoraphobia and facing foreclosure, Jack Madigan, the son of a '70s rock star, must confront his fears to protect his home and his teenage son, Harlan. As his ex-wife suggests Harlan would thrive better with her and her new fiancé, Jack's determination grows. He navigates the challenges posed by a young real-estate agent and the pressures of impending change. With the help of a spirited girl next door, Jack embarks on a journey to reclaim his life, home, and relationship with his son.

Rachel Berman, an overprotective single mother, takes a surprising step by helping a stranded motorist, Len Bean, and his daughter Olivia, who has learning disabilities. As Rachel’s children grapple with the challenges of being associated with Olivia, Rachel and Len's relationship develops. The situation intensifies when Len faces a crisis, placing Olivia in need of a hero, forcing Rachel to confront her fears and redefine her understanding of family and connection.

"In the tradition of bestselling domestic fiction from such authors as Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult, and Anna Quindlen, a wrenching, deeply heartfelt novel about a husband and wife, a missing child, and the complicated family secrets that can derail even the best of marriages."-- Provided by publisher

Delilah Blue Lovett navigates the complexities of her life as she strives to become an artist while grappling with her father's early-onset Alzheimer's and the unexpected return of her estranged mother, who brings a secret and a new daughter. As Delilah models nude to fund her art classes, she confronts her feelings of isolation and the truth about her family's past. Torn between her parents and forced to rely on her own strength, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and artistic ambition.

Der Roman einer schrecklich neurotischen Familie! Jack Madigas Vater, der berühmte Rockstar Baz Madigan, starb früh, getreu dem Motto 'live fast die young'. Damals war Jack noch ein kleiner Junge und seine Mutter gerade mit den Rolling Stones durchgebrannt. Heute ist er selbst alleinerziehender Vater eines pubertierenden Sohnes. Bislang hatte Jack das Familienleben einigermaßen im Griff, doch als das Erbe seines Vaters langsam zur Neige geht, sieht er keinen anderen Ausweg, als auch noch sein heruntergekommenes Bostoner Stadthaus zu verkaufen. Wäre da nicht ein Problem: Er leidet unter Agoraphobie und hat seit Jahren die Türschwelle nicht überschritten. Die Filmrechte sind bereits an Hollywood verkauft.