A young widow who lusts, a daughter who aches, a shopaholic who hungers...The Joy Of Funerals is a riveting collection that explores the lives of nine young women, each willing to take drastic measures to fill the voids created by longing and loneliness. The first eight face death differently, while the ninth woman, Nina, ties them all together by attending funerals in her search to connect with others. Written with raw wit, mordant humour and a uniquely penetrating voice, Strauss turns the spotlight on loss and grief. This is a provocative look into the inner world of those left behind, and those still holding on.
- ISBN10 031230918X
- ISBN13 9780312309183
- Publish Date 9 April 2004 (first published 14 May 2003)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 December 2008
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 272
- Language English