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Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.]]> 3429253 6 3470147 1 4 2009 The Weight of Heaven: A Novel total:258|5:62|4:115|3:53|2:24|1:4| 258 981 711 103 127875 3.82 3891 976 35905825 561943 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.79 242 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 4 1 false Sun Oct 26 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 21 20:24:53 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 26 16:42:22 -0700 2008 more...]]> 81340402 1451913 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 4 0 false Thu Dec 17 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 17 17:12:35 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 17 17:20:20 -0800 2009 more...]]> 74214642 13167 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 2 0 false Sun Oct 11 18:16:10 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 18:22:33 -0700 2009 Thrity - and there will be no more reading of Thrity - takes a slightly different approach to the usual depressing Indian novel and uses an American...more...]]> 66697787 194406 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 5 2 false Wed Aug 05 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 08 19:15:23 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 08 19:22:49 -0700 2009
The Weight of He...more...]]> 64746644 1308232 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 4 0 false Thu Jul 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 22:16:18 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 22:16:38 -0700 2009 The story is really great... with a few details that kin...more...]]> 61306308 2143983 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

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From back cover:

"When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, ...more...]]> 71860359 1425835 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 4 0 false Wed Sep 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 20 05:45:21 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 23 03:57:19 -0700 2009 The Weight of Heaven is a dramatic work exploring the effects of grief on a couple who has it all. From the opening pages when we meet Frank and Ellie, we are plunged into the grief over the loss of their son Benny. The couple are in such despair, with their marriage ...more...]]> 53309943 1526851 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 4 0 false Wed Apr 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 23:12:17 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 22:15:16 -0700 2009 more...]]> 52612593 1021604 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 5 2 false Fri Apr 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 14 05:29:52 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 20 10:04:17 -0700 2009 more...]]> 53335731 1099486 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

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The story line of a couple losing a child was gut-wrenching, and it was interesting how Umrigar ...more...]]> 44263866 170420 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

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Sounds so simple, doesn't it?

Yet The Weight of Heaven is anything but simple. The depth of their loss - not just of Benny, but of their lives as a couple, as a family ...more...]]> 66794799 2600421 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 2 0 false Sun Aug 09 18:49:11 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 18:49:20 -0700 2009 more...]]> 63085487 80796 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 2 0 false Thu Jul 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 11 16:44:14 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 08:55:12 -0700 2009 more...]]> 80821038 1419231 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 2 0 false Sun Dec 13 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 12 21:13:45 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 12 21:27:58 -0800 2009 more...]]> 60764666 2233970 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 2 0 false Mon Jul 06 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 23 06:09:40 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 06 07:30:45 -0700 2009 There are several levels of examination in this book. First, is an American couple's struggle with ...more...]]> 66166193 1058004 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 4 0 false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 11:28:13 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 14 10:51:54 -0700 2009 more...]]> 47642504 1390765 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 5 0 false Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Feb 26 17:28:50 -0800 2009 Sat Apr 04 05:44:27 -0700 2009

In her new novel we meet Frank and E...more...]]> 79761089 924523 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 2 0 false Thu Dec 03 09:00:58 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 03 09:06:25 -0800 2009 more...]]> 70702824 2556525 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

]]> 2009 3 0 false Wed Sep 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 05:55:49 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 07:42:25 -0700 2009 more...]]> 59532665 1916173 3429253 0061472549 9780061472541 97 <![CDATA[The Weight of Heaven: A Novel]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786m/3429253.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1234826786s/3429253.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3429253.The_Weight_of_Heaven_A_Novel 3.80 258 When Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only child, seven-year-old Benny, to a sudden illness, the perfect life they had built is shattered. Filled with wrenching memories, their Ann Arbor home becomes unbearable, and their marriage founders. But an unexpected job half a world away offers them an opportunity to start again. Life in Girbaug, India, holds promise—and peril—when Frank befriends Ramesh, a bright, curious boy who quickly becomes the focus of the grieving man's attentions. Haunted by memories of his dead son, Frank is consumed with making his family right—a quest that will lead him down an ever-darkening path with stark repercussions.

Filled with satisfyingly real characters and glowing with local color, The Weight of Heaven is a rare glimpse of a family and a country struggling under pressures beyond their control. In a devastating look at cultural clashes and divides, Umrigar illuminates how slowly we recover from unforgettable loss, how easily good intentions can turn evil, and how far a person will go to build a new world for those he loves.

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