Ordinary People
Edition: 34th printing
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 1982
Place of publication: New York, USA
Language: eng
Format: School & Library Binding
ISBN-13: 9780881030389
Copyright date: 1976
Subjects: Illinois; Fiction; Fiction - General; Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9); Teenagers; General; Death; Brothers
First sentence: To have a reason to get up in the morning, it is necessary to possess a guiding principle.
Description: The Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain...and ultimate healing. 
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