Discover 'And Miles To Go Before I Sleep', the captivating follow-up to the cult bestseller 'And the Birds Rained Down'. Authored by the acclaimed Jocelyne Saucier, this trade paperback (ISBN: 9781552454213), published by Coach House Books in 2021, offers a profound meditation on aging, freedom, and the complexities of familial bonds. This beautifully written novel blends elements of nostalgia and deep introspection, enticing readers with its baroque storytelling and reflective narratives.

Join Gladys, a seemingly frail yet resilient woman, as she embarks on a transformative journey across northern Quebec—leaving behind her troubled daughter Lisana and the memories of her long-standing home in Swastika. This enchanting tale not only speaks to the essence of independence but also explores the ‘disappearing’ trains, a metaphor for lost connections and fading memories.

Readers have lauded this book as simultaneously touching and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for those searching for rich, character-driven narratives that discuss life’s poignant transitions. 'And Miles To Go Before I Sleep' will lead you on a path of discovery filled with small joys and contemplative pleasures.

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This brand new release is perfect for fans of contemporary fiction that delves deeply into themes of aging, family dynamics, and self-discovery, making it an essential addition to any modern library.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781552454213
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Coach House Books


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Away From Her meets Strangers on a Train in this follow-up to cult bestseller And the Birds Rained Down

"A journey as geographical as it is interior... a bumpy route, but one punctuated by contemplative pleasures, by small, lost joys... Simultaneously introspective and captivating, [And Miles to Go Before I Sleep...] reconnects us to what is essential." —Les Libraires

“Nostalgic and beautifully grotesque, this novel is delightfully baroque and, although short, so striking it simply will never leave you.” —The Coast, on And the Birds Rained Down

"Cleaving closely to the award-winning Jocelyne Saucier novel on which it’s based, this eco-friendly, elegantly delivered tale about the sunset changes in the lives of a trio of graybeards living in the woods is engaging, thought-provoking and ultimately moving." –The Hollywood Reporter, on the film adaptation of And the Birds Rained Down

After And The Birds Rained Down, a stunning meditation on aging and freedom (with more than 3,000 Goodreads ratings), Jocelyne Saucier is back with this unsettling story about a woman’s disappearance.

Gladys might look old and frail, but she is determined to finish her life on her own terms. And so, one September morning, she leaves Swastika, her home of the past fifty years, and hops on the Northlander train, eager to put thousands of miles of northern Quebec between her and the improbably named village, and leaving behind her perennially tormented daughter, Lisana.

Our mysterious narrator, who is documenting these disappearing northern trains, is on a q