Synopsis
Wall Street trader. A sister’s final secret. An impossible choice.
When Brendan O’Shay’s estranged sister dies unexpectedly, he inherits something unimaginable—custody of her frozen eggs. The discovery forces him, his wife Laura, and their teenage son Shannon to confront grief, loyalty, and the haunting question of what it means to bring a part of Cassie back to life.
Set in New England during the 2008 financial crisis, Damaged Goods is a work of literary family fiction that explores the fault lines between ambition and compassion. As Brendan’s success on Wall Street collides with the unraveling of his home life, his search for nurturing parents for the frozen eggs becomes a journey through love, forgiveness, and the fragile boundary between redemption and self-destruction.
With the emotional depth of Ann Patchett, the realism of Richard Russo, and the moral tension of Ian McEwan, Damaged Goods delivers an upmarket family drama that lingers long after the last page—perfect for book clubs and readers drawn to ethical dilemmas, second chances, and stories about how the past shapes the future.
If you enjoy contemporary literary fiction that asks “What would I do?”, you’ll be captivated by Damaged Goods.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Damaged Goods: A Novel
Stock Image
Damaged Goods: A Novel
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Seller Inventory # BOS-C-05f-02147
Stock Image
Damaged Goods: A Novel
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_462939445
Stock Image
Damaged Goods
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 50658911
Stock Image
Damaged Goods: A Novel
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9798992839708
Stock Image
Damaged Goods
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 50658911-n
Stock Image
Damaged Goods
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798992839708
Stock Image
Damaged Goods
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798992839708
Buy New
US$ 22.07
US$ 5.59 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Damaged Goods
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 50658911-n
Buy New
US$ 22.06
US$ 20.15 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Damaged Goods
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 50658911
Buy Used
US$ 23.64
US$ 20.15 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Damaged Goods (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if your family's future depended on a choice you never expected to make?Brendan O'Shay has built his life around certainty. As a high-performing Wall Street trader at the peak of his career during the 2008 financial crisis, he's no stranger to high-stakes decisions. But when his estranged sister unexpectedly passes away-and leaves him in charge of her frozen eggs-Brendan is pulled from boardrooms and spreadsheets into a deeply personal dilemma that forces him to confront the limits of logic, legacy, and love.What follows isn't just a legal or medical decision-it's a reckoning.Set against the energetic backdrop of Manhattan, the windswept calm of Cape Cod, and the socio-economic struggles of New Hampshire's working class, Damaged Goods is a heartfelt, emotionally powerful novel about family, grief, and the human desire for connection. As Brendan tries to move forward, he faces tough questions: What does it mean to honor a sibling's legacy? Can redemption come through selflessness instead of control? And what does it mean to be a good husband, father, and brother?This character-driven contemporary fiction thoroughly explores themes of inheritance, second chances, and emotional healing. As Brendan reconnects with a past love, reevaluates a struggling marriage, and tries to reach his disillusioned teenage son, he begins to reflect on the life he built-and the one he lost along the way.Rich with the tension of modern family life and the complexity of reproductive ethics, Damaged Goods explores the emotional landscape of sibling bonds, personal failures, and the quiet, courageous choices that shape who we become. Brendan's search for a nurturing home for his sister's embryos takes him on a journey that is both deeply personal and socially relevant, raising profound questions without offering easy answers.With the emotional depth of Jodi Picoult, the literary grace of Ann Patchett, and the moral complexity of Celeste Ng, Damaged Goods delivers a timely and profoundly moving story for fans of My Sister's Keeper, Commonwealth, and Little Fires Everywhere. It's an ideal choice for readers who enjoy book club fiction, literary family dramas, and stories about second chances.Paul Scheufele brings rare authenticity to this debut novel. A former Managing Director at a global investment bank, he spent nearly twenty years navigating the high-pressure world of Wall Street. Later, he switched careers to become a prep school English teacher while raising a family in one of the most competitive, achievement-driven suburbs in the New York tri-state area. Scheufele writes with sharp insight into the personal toll of professional success-and the quiet, powerful acts of redemption that can begin when we finally let our guard down.Damaged Goods is a novel about what we inherit, what we carry, and what we choose to let go of. It's about family - not just the one we're born into, but the one we trust with our future. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798992839708
Buy New
US$ 26.96
US$ 49.70 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available