This Book Will Not Save Your Life

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Amidst a life-threatening emergency, Sylvia Swamp reflects on her tumultuous family dynamics during her ambulance ride to a veterinary hospital. Her mother, Ruth, is fixated on outdated parenting advice while struggling with her own shortcomings. Sylvia's sister, Sadie, aspires to be a magician's assistant, complicating family tensions. Their father, Mr. Swamp, seeks solace in television and alcohol. This dysfunctional family's struggles reveal their vulnerabilities, leaving the question of who will break under pressure and whether they can find salvation.