Judith Guest
Judith Guest is an American novelist and screenwriter, best known for her debut novel 'Ordinary People,' which was adapted into a 1980 film that won several Academy Awards.
Books
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1. Ordinary People
The novel explores the emotional turmoil within an upper-middle-class family in the wake of a tragic boating accident that takes the life of one teenage son and leaves the other grappling with overwhelming guilt and depression. The story delves into the complexities of grief and the challenges of communication among family members as they struggle to support each other and cope with their individual pain. The narrative provides a poignant look at the ways in which ordinary people confront and navigate the extraordinary challenges of life, ultimately revealing the fragile yet resilient bonds of family.
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