And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: A Novella
A little book with a big heart—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People.
“I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know.” —Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, and Anxious People comes an exquisitely moving portrait of an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his most precious memories, and his family’s efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go.
With all the same charm of his bestselling full-length novels, here Fredrik Backman once again reveals his unrivaled understanding of human nature and deep compassion for people in difficult circumstances. This is a tiny gem with a message you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
“I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know.” —Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, and Anxious People comes an exquisitely moving portrait of an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his most precious memories, and his family’s efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go.
With all the same charm of his bestselling full-length novels, here Fredrik Backman once again reveals his unrivaled understanding of human nature and deep compassion for people in difficult circumstances. This is a tiny gem with a message you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
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Readers say Fredrik Backman’s novella is a profoundly moving, beautifully written exploration of memory, aging, and family love that resonates deeply,...
The way Backman creates character depth is unmatched for me. One of my favorite authors. Sobbed my way through it.
Beautiful and heartbreaking novella about a man with dementia and his relationships with his son and his grandson.
I read this sweet, little novella while sitting at the pool today. This story, which was a perfect choice on this Father's Day, is about a grandpa and his grandson sitting on a park bench together. The grandpa is trying to hang onto his own memories while slowly losing them to Alzheimer's. My father in law passed away just over 2 years from Alzheimer's. I couldn't help but think of him as I read this sweet story. The little boy and his grandpa both loved mathematics. My father in law was an engineer so I think he too probably really liked math. There is always a solution to every problem. I especially liked when the grandfather was remembering his wife, who had already passed. I love when she tells him "It's never too late to ask your son about something he loves." There were some wonderful quotes in this little gem. Another one I like was when the grandson asks his grandpa what does it feel like (to be forgetful) and his grandpa answers "Like constantly searching for something in your pockets. First you lose the small things, then it's the big ones. It starts with keys and ends with people." We all just want someone to be with us on the journey, even if we may not remember the journey.
Fredrik Backman does it again. Known for writing about life as it truly is—messy, tender, and not always tied up with happy endings—he delivers an expertly crafted story about a man growing old and the shifting relationships with his son and grandson as his memories begin to fade.
We experience his memory loss through his own perspective, as well as through the eyes of his grandson, making the emotional impact even more profound.
This is a touching and unforgettable portrayal of aging, love, and the fragility of time.
A beautifully written short story, and well worth the read
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