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Gain
Gain
Author: Richard Powers
A New York Times Notable Book of the YearGain tells two parallel stories: one, of Laura Bodey, divorced mother of two and successful real-estate agent in the small town of Lacewood, Illinois, who one day discovers that she has ovarian cancer; and two, of Clare Soap & Chemical, the company begun by three merchant brothers i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312204099
ISBN-10: 0312204094
Publication Date: 5/26/1999
Pages: 368
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3.9 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Picador
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Award-winning novelist and MacArthur genius grant recipient writes this powerful novel on two themes: that of a divorced mother who discovers she has ovarian cancer, and that of an historic soap company with factories in the woman's hometown. Unusual story - quite captivating in its wide scope and intuitive insights. Loved it.
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