The Laws of Gravity
"Rosenberg has written a thoughtful story about morality, personal responsibility, the law and, above all, the complicated, sometimes incomprehensible, ties of family. This emotionally compelling novel...has 'book group' stamped all over it." —The Boston Globe"Drop whatever book you're reading and pick up a copy of Liz Rosenberg's stunning look at three Long Island families … Rosenberg is a marvelous storyteller, with deep understanding of families honed by her many books." —The Huntington News"The Laws of Gravityis a heart wrenching and honest exploration of family love and betrayal. A real page turner right up to its beautiful last page." —Ann Hood, author ofThe Red ThreadandThe Knitting Club“The Laws of Gravityis an unflinching portrayal of that place where fear and family collide. Part medical drama and part family saga, it reminds a reader of how easily the ties that bind can fray. Heartbreaking." —Chris Bohjalian, bestselling author ofMidwivesandThe Sandcastle Girls"Clear-eyed and compassionate,The Laws of Gravitywrangles with the complexity of choice…What do we owe one another? How can we forgive? How do we live with ourselves? Liz Rosenberg's details are riveting; they pierce. Her ideas about friendship triumph."  —National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart, author ofSmall DamagesandHandling the Truth"A natural source for reflections ... I predict this thoughtful and intriguing novel will qualify as a topic for discussion among book groups." —San Diego Jewish Book World, JNS.org"[R]ealistic in its human detail, in the contrasting roles of women and men, the lives of children, the play of religion and spirituality." —WSKG.org"Reading Liz Rosenberg's fine new adult novel is like digging for hidden treasure—and finding it!" —Alan Cheuse, NPR commentator, editor and author ofTo Catch the Lightning"The gravitational forces in this simple but subtle story lift on waves of buoyant laughter, sink in troughs of despair, and ascend as if weightless into sublime wisdom."  -Provincetown Arts Magazine