This is Where I Leave You
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Publisher Description
Hailed as a "heartfelt family drama/belated coming-of-age story" (Publishers Weekly), This Is Where I Leave You finds Judd Foxman's life in disarray. Shortly after Judd's wife leaves him for his boss, Judd's father Mort passes away, bringing the entire family together in mourning. During this week of "sitting shiva," Judd realizes his siblings are even more dysfunctional than he is, and the confrontations that ensue are full of raw emotion and humorous consequences.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In Jonathan Tropper’s scorching dark comedy, a family reunites for a brilliantly hilarious week of secrets, resentments, and public humiliation. Mort Foxman was never a devoutly religious man, so his family is shocked to hear his dying wish was for them to follow the Jewish tradition and sit shiva for him, reflecting on his passing together for seven days. And Judd, who’s recently discovered his wife is having an affair with his boss, isn’t excited about keeping the peace between his three siblings. From his brother-in-law taking business calls during the funeral reception to his mother’s overbearing personality, Judd’s awkward and infuriating experiences all take on an almost poetic quality in Tropper’s graceful writing. Narrator Ramón De Campo’s tour de force performance vividly captures the entire family of quirky characters, making us cringe at the inappropriate banter of some and bristle at the unrestrained narcissism of others. This listen reminds you that nobody can harm you or heal you quite like family.
