Discover the story of Artie Dam, a 57-year old high school history teacher who lives with his wife, Evie, in a well-appointed house on the New England coast. Beloved by his students, by his adult son Rob, and by a fellow teacher Anne (who quietly pines for him), Artie spends his days engaged in meaningful work, socializing with neighbors, and sailing on beautiful Massachusetts bay. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation, loneliness, and even despair. With the 2024 presidential election looming, he looks out on a maddeningly tumultuous world and fixates on the question: How can it be that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? After discovering a devastating family secret, Artie is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider his closest relationships, and make peace with mysteries at the heart of our existence. Written with unflinching honesty, Strout’s eleventh book offers a moving exploration of the human condition during our polarized contemporary moment
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