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The Amateur Marriage
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The Amateur Marriage (2004) (edit title/settings)

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From the inimitable Anne Tyler, a rich and compelling novel about a mismatched marriage—and its consequences, spanning three generations. They seemed like the perfect couple—young, good-looking, made for each other. The moment Pauline, a stranger to the Polish Eastern Avenue neighborhood of... read more

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Michael and Pauline met accidentally the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. With the fervor of the war propelling them, they get married, even though they appear to be opposites. Michael is soft-spoken and logical; Pauline is extroverted and spontaneous. The tumultuous sixties take their... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Michael and Pauline met accidentally the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. With the fervor of the war propelling them, they get married, even though they appear to be opposites. Michael is soft-spoken and logical; Pauline is extroverted and spontaneous. The tumultuous sixties take their toll on Michael, Pauline, and their three children, and their lives are never the same afterwards.

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Anyone in the neighborhood could tell you how Michael and Pauline first met.

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1. Common Knowledge
2. Dandelion Clock
3. The Anxiety Committee
4. Whispering Hope
5. Heidi's Grandfather
6. Killing the Frog by Degrees
7. The World Won't End
8. A Cooler Spot on the Pillow
9. Longtime Child
10. The Man Who Was a Dessert

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  1. Anne Tyler (Author)

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  1. Blair Brown (Reader) - reader of unabridged audio cassette edition from Random House Audio

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 1400042070
Page Count: 306

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