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The Museum of Failures

by Thrity Umrigar

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Author of Reese's Book Club pick Honor and the bestselling The Space Between Us, Thrity Umrigar returns with a powerful new story about family secrets, a mother's power, and the importance of forgiveness. Remy left India for the United States long ago, taking his resentment for his mother with him. He has now returned with his wife to adopt a baby from a young pregnant girl -- and to see his elderly mother for the first time in many years. Discovering that she is in the hospital, has stopped talking, and seems to have given up on life, he is struck with guilt for not realizing just how sick she has been and for not seeing to her care. His return and assiduous attention brings her back to life, and Remy is able to settle her back at home.…

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"OK, no plot spoilers because I want you to read this novel! The central character, Remy, is an Indian American ad executive who returns to Bombay to adopt a child. He learns that his mother, from whom he’s estranged, is ill and has stopped speaking. Why she has and the nature of the estrangement are the basis of this profound story about love and forgiveness, parents and children. I sped through the book and was invested to the last page and beyond. Please discover it for yourself."
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