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Critical Injuries

Critical Injuries

by JoanBarfoot (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $9.79
Synopsis

After years of disappointment, 49-year-old Isla is finally content in her second marriage to Lyle. 17-year-old Roddy, on the other hand, is a faltering student, and occasional shoplifter trying to make sense of his life. Their worlds collide one hot August afternoon when a fake robbery organised by Roddy and his friend Mike goes horribly wrong, leaving Isla with a bullet lodged in her spine. With Roddy 'immobilised' in gaol and Isla lying paralysed in hospital, they both have lots of time to reflect upon where it all went wrong. A book that explores the bad things that happen to good people - a hugely entertaining read about turning points, second chances, the human ability to adapt & survive.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 335
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: The Women's Press Ltd
Published: 01 Feb 2002
ISBN 10: 0704347520
ISBN 13: 9780704347526

Media Reviews
'This wise, funny, harrowing novel will be the book of the year. The writing is superbly in charge of itself. The subject of Critical Injuries is forgiveness, and at its moral centre is an intelligent, reflective consciousness we can admire, but also love' Carol Shields
Author Bio
Joan Barfoot is an internationally acclaimed novelist. Her books have won many awards and Dancing in the Dark was made into the award-winning film of the same name. She lives in London, Ontario, where she is also a newspaper columnist. Her previous books include Getting Over Edgar and Gaining Ground.