About the book
On the hot Texas army base she calls home, Katie spends the lazy days of her summer waiting: waiting to grow up; waiting for Dickie Mack to fall in love with her; waiting for her breasts to blossom; waiting for the beatings to stop. Since their mother died, Katie and her older sister, Diane, have struggled to understand their increasingly distant, often violent father. While Diane escapes into the arms of her boyfriend, Katie hides in her room or escapes to her best friend’s house—until Katie’s admiration for her strong-willed sister leads her on an adventure that transforms her life.
Written with an unerring ability to capture the sadness of growth, the pain of change, the nearly visible vibrations that connect people, this beautiful novel by the bestselling author of Open House reminds us how wonderful—and wounding—a deeper understanding of life can be.
Editions of Durable Goods
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780517177518
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679422082
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812968149
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307763396
Read an Excerpt
On the hot Texas army base she calls home, Katie spends the lazy days of her summer waiting: waiting to grow up; waiting for Dickie Mack to fall in love with her; waiting for her breasts to blossom; waiting for the beatings to stop. Since their mother died, Katie and her older sister, Diane, have struggled to understand their increasingly distant, often violent father. While Diane escapes into the arms of her boyfriend, Katie hides in her room or escapes to her best friend’s house—until Katie’s admiration for her strong-willed sister leads her on an adventure that transforms her life.
Written with an unerring ability to capture the sadness of growth, the pain of change, the nearly visible vibrations that connect people, this beautiful novel by the bestselling author of Open House reminds us how wonderful—and wounding—a deeper understanding of life can be.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durable Goods about?
On the hot Texas army base she calls home, Katie spends the lazy days of her summer waiting: waiting to grow up; waiting for Dickie Mack to fall in love with her; waiting for her breasts to blossom; waiting for the beatings to stop. Since their mother died, Katie and her older sister, Diane, have struggled to understand their increasingly distant, often violent father. While Diane escapes into the arms of her boyfriend, Katie hides in her room or escapes to her best friend’s house—until Katie’s admiration for her strong-willed sister leads her on an adventure that transforms her life.
Written with an unerring ability to capture the sadness of growth, the pain of change, the nearly visible vibrations that connect people, this beautiful novel by the bestselling author of Open House reminds us how wonderful—and wounding—a deeper understanding of life can be.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Durable Goods?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Durable Goods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780517177518
Is Durable Goods part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Katie Nash
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Durable Goods?
Elizabeth Berg
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Durable Goods is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780517177518) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679422082) and paperback(ISBN 9780812968149) and ebook(ISBN 9780307763396)
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