Second is
Ordinary People by Judith Guest. I love the film based on it, though it’s been a long time since I’ve seen it. It begins on the 30th of September so right in line with this time of year.
Goodreads .
Preview . 245 Pages . 1976 . U.S.
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The Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain...and ultimate healing.
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Seventeen-year-old Conrad Jarrett returns to his parents' home and tries to build a new life for himself after spending eight months in a mental institution for attempted suicide.
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