Book description
Edie and Richard have been married for over 30 years, living in the
Chicago suburbs. Everyone who knew them - even their own children Robin
and Benny - agreed that Edie was a tough woman to love, but no-one
expected Richard to walk out on her, especially not in her condition.
Edie is 59 years old, she weighs 300 pounds, and her doctors have told
her she'll die if she doesn't stop eating. As Richard is shut out by the
family and seeks solace in the world of internet dating, Robin is
dragged back from the city and forced to rebuild a relationship with her
mother. Meanwhile Benny and his neurotic wife Rachelle try to take
control of the situation. But have any of them stopped to think about
whether Edie really wants to be saved? Written with sly humour, warmth
and great insight, The Middlesteins is a novel about what it means to be
part of a family. Jami Attenberg is the author of two previous novels
and a collection of short stories. She has written for the New York
Times, The Rumpus, Salon, and numerous other publications. She lives in
Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at jamiattenberg. com or follow her
@jamiattenberg
