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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When Brendan O'Shay's estranged sister, Cassie, 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 follows Brendan's unraveling as his professional success on Wall Street clashes with private guilt and moral uncertainty. His search for nurturing parents for the frozen eggs becomes a reckoning that challenges his marriage, his sense of family, and his understanding of what it means to repair the past. With the emotional depth of Ann Patchett, the realism of Richard Russo, and the moral tension of Ian McEwan, this literary family drama examines love, forgiveness, and the choices that shape us. Told from the shifting perspectives of Brendan, Laura, and Cassie, this debut novel explores the complexities of ambition and compassion, self-preservation and sacrifice. As each character faces the repercussions of Cassie's decision, the story traces how one family grapples with the ethics of legacy and the limits of control. Moving between Boston, Manhattan, and Cape Cod, Damaged Goods captures the nuances of contemporary New England life-the clash of privilege and vulnerability, love and resentment, risk and redemption. The result is a profoundly human story that lingers long after the final page. With prose that is both restrained and emotionally compelling, Scheufele shows how loss reshapes the people we thought we knew best. Damaged Goods is a compelling, upmarket work of literary fiction-an ideal pick for readers and book clubs drawn to ethical dilemmas, complex relationships, and the enduring question of what it means to do the right thing when the answer isn't clear.…

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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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Damaged Goods | A Novel | Paul G Scheufele | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Wolf House Publishing, LLC | EAN 9798992839708 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.