Book description
In this powerful memoir, the bestselling author of Big Fish tries to come to terms with the life and death of his multi-talented longtime friend and brother-in-law, who had been his biggest hero and inspiration, in a poignant, lyrical, and moving memoir.
If we're lucky, we all encounter at least…
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1 author picked This Isn't Going to End Well as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I'm not usually a reader of memoir, but this book grabbed me from the first page. Both a coming-of-age story about the writer and a reflection on the people who shaped him, in particular a man of considerable genius and many troubles. Male friendship considered with grace.
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