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Terms of Endearment — Larry McMurtry
In this beloved classic, the Pulitzer Prizeâ€"winning author explores the dynamic relationship between a mother and daughter in contemporary Houston.
In this acclaimed novel that inspired the Academy Awardâ€"winning motion picture, Larry McMurtry created two unforgettable characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere: Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma . . .
Aurora is the kind of woman who makes the whole world orbit around her, including a string of devoted suitors. Widowed and overprotective of her daughter, Aurora adapts at her own pace until life sends two enormous challenges her way: Emma's hasty marriage and subsequent battle with cancer. Terms of Endearment is the Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her feisty daughter and their struggle to find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards -- and to love each other as never before.
“Very special . . . very winning . . . it will make you laugh and cry.” -- The New York Times
“A vivid and richly detailed novel about ourselves and those we love.” -- The New Republic
“McMurtry at his best! He is one of the few male authors who can write convincingly from the woman's point of view.” -- Newsday
In this acclaimed novel that inspired the Academy Awardâ€"winning motion picture, Larry McMurtry created two unforgettable characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere: Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma . . .
Aurora is the kind of woman who makes the whole world orbit around her, including a string of devoted suitors. Widowed and overprotective of her daughter, Aurora adapts at her own pace until life sends two enormous challenges her way: Emma's hasty marriage and subsequent battle with cancer. Terms of Endearment is the Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her feisty daughter and their struggle to find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards -- and to love each other as never before.
“Very special . . . very winning . . . it will make you laugh and cry.” -- The New York Times
“A vivid and richly detailed novel about ourselves and those we love.” -- The New Republic
“McMurtry at his best! He is one of the few male authors who can write convincingly from the woman's point of view.” -- Newsday
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