About the book
John Fante's 1952 novel, the inspiration for the film starring Judy Holliday and Richard Conte
If you have ever been a member of a family that has ever been \"in a family way,\" this is your book. The narrator of this extravagant domestic comedy—also named John Fante—finds himself a homeowner and expectant father almost simultaneously. While his wife, Joyce, reads up on pregnancy and motherhood, John finds himself at loose ends as he struggles to deal with his quickly changing life.
When termites destroy the kitchen floor, the Fante family must deal with yet another arrival—the narrator's father, the best bricklayer in California. Soon the crowded house feels a bit too confining for confinement, and there are still months to go before Baby Fante's arrival.
Written with wit and a sharp observational eye, Full of Life is a one-of-a-kind novel about what it takes to grow a family.
Editions of Full of Life
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780876857182
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062013071
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John Fante's 1952 novel, the inspiration for the film starring Judy Holliday and Richard Conte
If you have ever been a member of a family that has ever been \"in a family way,\" this is your book. The narrator of this extravagant domestic comedy—also named John Fante—finds himself a homeowner and expectant father almost simultaneously. While his wife, Joyce, reads up on pregnancy and motherhood, John finds himself at loose ends as he struggles to deal with his quickly changing life.
When termites destroy the kitchen floor, the Fante family must deal with yet another arrival—the narrator's father, the best bricklayer in California. Soon the crowded house feels a bit too confining for confinement, and there are still months to go before Baby Fante's arrival.
Written with wit and a sharp observational eye, Full of Life is a one-of-a-kind novel about what it takes to grow a family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Full of Life about?
John Fante's 1952 novel, the inspiration for the film starring Judy Holliday and Richard Conte
If you have ever been a member of a family that has ever been \"in a family way,\" this is your book. The narrator of this extravagant domestic comedy—also named John Fante—finds himself a homeowner and expectant father almost simultaneously. While his wife, Joyce, reads up on pregnancy and motherhood, John finds himself at loose ends as he struggles to deal with his quickly changing life.
When termites destroy the kitchen floor, the Fante family must deal with yet another arrival—the narrator's father, the best bricklayer in California. Soon the crowded house feels a bit too confining for confinement, and there are still months to go before Baby Fante's arrival.
Written with wit and a sharp observational eye, Full of Life is a one-of-a-kind novel about what it takes to grow a family.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Full of Life?
Fiction > Fantasy > Comic (humorous) fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Full of Life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780876857182
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Full of Life?
John Fante
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Full of Life is available as paperback(ISBN 9780876857182) and ebook(ISBN 9780062013071)
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