a more sincere, insightful version of Nick Hornby, that other master of male psyche. “Often sidesplitting, mostly heartbreaking. Then Jen delivers the clincher: she's pregnant. When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives, are forced to return to their childhood home and. The week quickly spins out of control as longstanding grudges resurface, secrets are revealed and old passions are reawakened. Simultaneously mourning the demise of his father and his marriage, Judd joins his dysfunctional family as they reluctantly sit shiva and spend seven days and nights under the same roof. There is, however, one conspicuous absence: Judd's wife, Jen, whose affair with his radio- shock-jock boss has recently become painfully public. The death of Judd Foxman’s father marks the first time that the entire Foxman clan has congregated in years. Conspicuously absent: Judds wife, Jen, whose 14-month affair with Judds radio-shock-jock boss has recently become painfully public. A riotously funny, emotionally raw New York Times bestselling novel about love, marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bind-whether we like it or not. The death of Judd Foxmans father marks the first time that the entire Foxman family - including Judds mother, brothers, and sister - have been together in years.
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