![]() Heads turned when Rusty came into the living room. And even less happy to see she was wearing her good black dress, her dress shoes and stockings with seams. Gripping, authentic, and unforgettable, In the Unlikely Event is Blume’s most ambitious and accomplished work yet, with all the hallmarks of this beloved author’s unparalleled storytelling. Excerpt In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume Miri Miri was not happy when Rusty showed up at the Osners party. Their warm and resonant stories are set against the backdrop of a real-life tragedy that struck in the early 1950s: a series of three airplanes fell from the sky over a three-month period, leaving the community reeling. Following three generations of families, friends, and strangers in the town, we watch her newest cast of characters grapple with first love, estranged parents, difficult friendships, familial obligations, divorce, career ambitions, a grandparent’s love, a widower’s hope, and everything in between. ![]() ![]() In this brilliant novel - her first for adults in fifteen years - legendary author Judy Blume takes us back to the 1950s and introduces us to the town of Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she herself grew up. The story focusses on Miri, a fifteen-year old girl (I assume she mirrors Judys own thoughts at the time) who is struggling with growing up, falling in love. From the iconic Judy Blume, one of the most beloved authors of our time: the brilliantly reviewed and bestselling adult novel. ![]()
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