Set in New England, 'The Forms of Water' is a superb exploration of the complexities of family life, grief and the ties that continue to bind us to the past. At the age of eighty, Brendan Auberon, a former monk, is now confined to a wheelchair in a nursing home. As a last wish, he is desperate to catch a final glimpse of the two hundred acres of woodland on which once stood his parental home. Half a century ago, the owners of the land were evicted from their homes and the land was flooded to create a reservoir ...
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Set in New England, 'The Forms of Water' is a superb exploration of the complexities of family life, grief and the ties that continue to bind us to the past. At the age of eighty, Brendan Auberon, a former monk, is now confined to a wheelchair in a nursing home. As a last wish, he is desperate to catch a final glimpse of the two hundred acres of woodland on which once stood his parental home. Half a century ago, the owners of the land were evicted from their homes and the land was flooded to create a reservoir which would provide water for the big city. 'The Forms of Water' is the story of what happens when Brendan convinces his staid nephew Henry to hijack the nursing home van to make this ancestral visit. What begins as a joke becomes infinitely more complex as the family roles begin to rearrange themselves. A rich and absorbing look at the complexities of family life, at grief and at the ties that continue to bind us to the past.
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Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $1.22, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Washington Square Press.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $2.20, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Washington Square Press.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $2.20, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Washington Square Press.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $2.20, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Washington Square Press.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $3.05, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Atria Books.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $3.08, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Atria Books.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $4.02, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Washington Square Press.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by Bookmarc's rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from La Porte, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Pocket Books.
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Good. No Jacket as Issued. CF3-A first edition advance reading copy (ARC)/uncorrected proof book in very good condition with no dust jacket as issued (trade paperback). A tight, clean, sound copy in white wraps with minor overall shelf wear plus there is yellowing on the spine and along the spine edges plus there is a very, very light bump on the back bottom left corner plus there is some very light scattered soiling of the cover overall. A novel about three generations of New Englanders and their ties to the land. The main character is 80 years old and he wants to see his 200 acres overlooking what used to be Paradise Valley before it is inundated in a water reservoir for the city of Boston. He convinces his nephew to hijack the nursing home van to make the visit. The adventure becomes more complex though as the family rearranges itself. The author is a winner of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. 271p.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water to cart. $7.00, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Washington Square Press.
Add this copy of The Forms of Water (Fine First Edition) to cart. $7.50, like new condition, Sold by Dan Pope Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WEST Hartford, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Pocket (New York).
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Fine in Fine jacket. Pocket, New York, 1993. First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A clean, tight copy. Comes with mylar dust jacket cover. F3700.
