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Small Mercies: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Redemption

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Small Mercies is a powerful and moving novel about love, loss, and redemption. It tells the story of a young couple who are struggling to come to terms with the death of their child.

Small Mercies

by Michael Dann

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	202 pages

The novel begins with the couple, Jack and Jill, receiving the news that their son, Sam, has died in a car accident. They are devastated by the loss, and they struggle to understand how they can possibly go on without him.

Jack and Jill try to find solace in each other, but they are both grieving in their own way. Jack is withdrawn and angry, while Jill is more open and expressive. They both feel guilty for not being able to protect their son, and they wonder if they could have done anything differently.

As the months go by, Jack and Jill slowly begin to heal. They find comfort in talking to each other and in sharing their memories of Sam. They also find solace in helping others who are grieving. They volunteer at a local hospice, and they find that helping others helps them to heal their own wounds.

Small Mercies is a beautifully written and deeply affecting novel. It is a story about love, loss, and redemption. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish it.

About the Author

Michael Dann is the author of several novels, including Small Mercies, The Last Good Day, and The Meaning of Everything. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and his work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Paris Review. Dann lives in New York City with his wife and children.

Praise for Small Mercies

"A powerful and moving novel about love, loss, and redemption. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish it." - The New York Times

"A beautifully written and deeply affecting novel. Dann's prose is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are fully realized and believable." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who has ever experienced loss. Dann's novel is a powerful and moving tribute to the human spirit." - People Magazine

Small Mercies

by Michael Dann

4.9 out of 5