State of Happiness - Hardcover

Stella Duffy

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104 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 158724943X ISBN 13: 9781587249433

Publisher: Wheeler Publishing, 2005

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An Orange Prize-winning Author

Jack and Cindy were instantly attracted to each other, and in time that first infatuation developed into a passionate and enduring love affair. A celebrated cartographer, Cindy maps the contours of their developing relationship. Five years later, Cindy falls dangerously ill. As she battles her body's betrayal, the couple must also confront their diverging paths and uncharted future.

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British praise for State of Happiness

"State of Happiness is a sharp, sobering cocktail spiked with metaphysic, immense good humor and understanding. Stella Duffy gets better and better."
--Ali Smith, author of Hotel World

"A fine piece of writing . . . [Stella Duffy is] a powerful talent . . . [a] tough, poignant book."
--Guardian

"Duffy is known for her sharp insights and sharper wit, and both are on display here . . . . Brave, understated and unforgettable."
--Daily Mail

"A thinking woman's love story."
--The Mirror

"Stella Duffy has written a book that is both beautiful and challenging."
--Good Housekeeping UK

"Duffy persuasively creates a wonderfully life-affirming tale of love and loss."
--Red

"Beautifully written . . . best taken slowly in order to enjoy every cadence of the language."
--Evening Herald

"There is happiness and even laughter in this beautiful, heartbreaking love story . . . a simply written but poignant document of a relationship, the bad times as well as good."
--Bibliofemme

About the Author:

Stella Duffy is the author of seven novels and the Saz Martin crime series. She has published over thirty short stories, many feature articles, and also writes for radio and theatre. Stella Duffy was born in the UK, grew up in New Zealand and now lives in London. In addition to her writing work she is an actor and improviser.

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