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I Know This Much Is True

by Wally Lamb · 1998 · 901 pages

Oprah Winfrey
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Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

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About This Book

Dominick Birdsey struggles to care for his identical twin brother, Thomas, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. The narrative explores their family's traumatic past through their grandfather's recovered memoir, uncovering deep-seated secrets. This multigenerational saga examines themes of forgiveness, legacy, and the complex bonds of brotherhood.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorFiction & LiteratureSociety & Politics

Topics

Family SecretsForgivenessIdentityMental IllnessSchizophreniaTraumaTwins

Book Details

Published

1998

Pages

901

Language

en

ISBN

9780060391621

Awards & Recognition

Oprah's Book Club Selection (1998)AudioFile Earphones Award

Audiobook Available

32h 15m
Narrated by George Guidall

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