A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
In 'A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,' Dave Eggers chronicles his tumultuous journey of sudden loss and unexpected responsibility after the death of his parents. At the age of 21, he becomes the guardian of his younger brother, navigating the wild terrain of youth and grief in the San Francisco Bay Area. This memoir blurs the lines between tragedy and humor, melding heartfelt emotion with sharp wit. As Eggers grapples with the absurdities of life, he creates a narrative that is both personal and universally relatable. Dive into a story that boldly challenges the conventions of memoir while exploring the profound complexities of family, love, and resilience.
By Dave Eggers
Published: 2001
""A life with no desire is a life unlived, and sometimes the weight of our responsibilities can dim the brightest of hopes, yet even in chaos, we must find our way to joy.""
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • A "A beautifully ragged, laugh-out-loud funny and utterly unforgettable book" (San Francisco Chronicle) that redefines both family and narrative. • From the bestselling author of The Circle. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is the moving memoir of a college senior who, in the space of five weeks, loses both of his parents to cancer and inherits his eight-year-old brother. This exhilarating debut that manages to be simultaneously hilarious and wildly inventive as well as a deeply heartfelt story of the love that holds a family together.
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About the Author
Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers is an acclaimed American author, editor, and publisher, known for his innovative narrative style and social commentary. He gained widespread recognition with his debut memoir, "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius," which explores themes of loss and resilience. Eggers is also the founder of McSweeney's, a publishing house and literary magazine that promotes new voices in literature. His notable works include the novels "The Circle," a dystopian exploration of technology and privacy, and "Heroes of the Frontier," which examines family dynamics and the search for identity. Eggers' writing often blends humor with a deep sense of humanity, offering insightful critiques of contemporary society.
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- Authors
- Dave Eggers
- Published
- January 2001
- Publisher
- Vintage
- ISBN
- 0375725784
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 500
- Genres
- BiographyMemoirsLiterature
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