Ordinary People

“Admirable . . . touching . . . full of the anxiety, despair, and joy that is common to every human experience of suffering and growth.” —The New York Times

“Rejoice! A novel for all ages and all seasons.” —The Washington Post Book World

“Excellent . . . It manages to resonate deeply with readers fifty years after its publication . . . because it captures the truth that being human is complicated, and fragile, and also worth it. It was ahead of its time in exploring mental health, family dysfunction, and the longing for understanding. . . . The therapy scenes . . . are important ones in modern American fiction. . . . [They] remain fresh and moving. . . . This is a book for and about ordinary people, living through extraordinary pain, disappointment, and the difficult, beautiful journey of being human.” —Amy Bloom, from the Foreword