About the book
One of the great bestseller of our time: the novel that inspired Robert Redford’s Oscar-winning film starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore
In Ordinary People, Judith Guest’s remarkable first novel, the Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain, and ultimate healing. Ordinary People is an extraordinary novel about an \"ordinary\" family divided by pain, yet bound by their struggle to heal.
\"Admirable...touching...full of the anxiety, despair, and joy that is common to every human experience of suffering and growth.\" -The New York Times
\"Rejoice! A novel for all ages and all seasons.\" -The Washington Post Book World
Editions of Ordinary People
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670528318
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140065176
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101042168
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One of the great bestseller of our time: the novel that inspired Robert Redford’s Oscar-winning film starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore
In Ordinary People, Judith Guest’s remarkable first novel, the Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain, and ultimate healing. Ordinary People is an extraordinary novel about an \"ordinary\" family divided by pain, yet bound by their struggle to heal.
\"Admirable...touching...full of the anxiety, despair, and joy that is common to every human experience of suffering and growth.\" -The New York Times
\"Rejoice! A novel for all ages and all seasons.\" -The Washington Post Book World
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ordinary People about?
One of the great bestseller of our time: the novel that inspired Robert Redford’s Oscar-winning film starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore
In Ordinary People, Judith Guest’s remarkable first novel, the Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain, and ultimate healing. Ordinary People is an extraordinary novel about an \"ordinary\" family divided by pain, yet bound by their struggle to heal.
\"Admirable...touching...full of the anxiety, despair, and joy that is common to every human experience of suffering and growth.\" -The New York Times
\"Rejoice! A novel for all ages and all seasons.\" -The Washington Post Book World
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ordinary People?
Fiction > Family life fiction / Stories about family
Where can I read a sample of Ordinary People?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670528318
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ordinary People?
Judith Guest
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ordinary People is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670528318) and paperback(ISBN 9780140065176) and ebook(ISBN 9781101042168)
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