Being Esther

Being Esther (Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions, 2013) is the debut novel by Miriam Karmel. The novel explores the life of an 85-year-old widow, Esther Lustig, who is fully experiencing her days during which she may move from her home. She is currently living alone in a Chicago apartment building, and feels comfortable there, but her over-involved adult daughter wants her to move to an assisted-living facility (aka Bingoville).[1]

Being Esther
First edition
AuthorMiriam Karmel
Genrenovel
Publisher
Publication date
  • November 11, 2014 (US)
Pages
  • 208 (US Edition)
ISBN978-1-57131-105-4

This novel explores aging and related aspects and maintaining friendships, maintaining boundaries, and maintaining one's choices over one's life.[2]

'Esther has the urge to tell them that growing old is one of the most surprising things that has happened to her' [3] quotes Twin Cities Daily Planet, calling the novel 'A Bittersweet Joy.'

The Star Tribune calls Being Esther an accomplished debut that provides illumination into that part of life that is refreshing and positive.[4] Flock (literary journal) notes appreciatively Being Esther's authentic voice, and its message to 'be kinder and more attentive' to those who 'have more to share than we think.' [5]

References
  1. "Being Esther". KirkusReview. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  2. "Being Esther". MinnPost. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  3. "Gendler Reviews Being Esther". TwinCitiesDailyPlanet. Retrieved 2017-08-04.
  4. "Being Esther". StarTribune. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  5. "Being Esther". HazelandWren. Retrieved 2017-07-30.


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