{"product_id":"bright-burning-things-a-novel-isbn-9780063097148","title":"Bright Burning Things: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON \u003cem\u003eTODAY\u003c\/em\u003e * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK * AN INDIE NEXT PICK * A LIBRARYREADS PICK *AN AMAZON EDITORS PICK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e “On every page there are little shimmering bombs. Like\u003cem\u003e Room\u003c\/em\u003e, where parenthood is at once your jail and your salvation, it is almost claustrophobic—but in the most glorious way.”—Lisa Taddeo, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThree Women \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Animal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rising international literary star makes her American debut with this visceral, tender, and brave portrait of addiction, recovery, and motherhood, as harrowing and intense as \u003cem\u003eShuggie Bain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSonya used to perform on stage. She used to attend glamorous parties, date handsome men, ride in fast cars. But somewhere along the way, the stage lights Sonya lived for dimmed for good. In their absence, came darkness—blackouts, empty cupboards, hazy nights she can't remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat keeps Sonya from losing herself completely is Tommy, her son. But her immense love for Tommy is in fierce conflict with her immense love of the bottle. Addiction amplifies her fear of losing her child; every maternal misstep compels her to drink. Tommy’s precious life is in her shaky hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEventually Sonya is forced to make a choice. Give up drinking or lose Tommy—forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e is an emotional tour-de-force—a devastating, nuanced, and ultimately hopeful look at an addict’s journey towards rehabilitation and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM: \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Millions\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePopSugar\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Shondaland\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Nylon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Absolutely dazzling. While the subject matter is dear to my heart, I'd have loved it even if I knew nothing about addiction. It's instantly engrossing. Sonya's emotional interiority is fascinating and compelling.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarian Keyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A probing character study with insightful perspectives on addiction and single parenthood.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tour-de-force.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gripping from start to finish, \u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e is a frank portrayal of flawed motherhood, substance abuse and generational trauma.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePureWow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grappling with the gap between faith and hopelessness, Harding shines with a heroine whose dogged triumphs accumulate over the course of this fast-paced and intensely lucid novel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times  Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e is moving—humane and emotionally scrubbed raw....Both books [\u003cem\u003eShuggie Bain\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e] deal with addiction and the trauma that befalls the loved ones of addicts...\u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e, by contrast, offers both Sonya and the readers strands of hope.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An unforgettable portrait of human frailty and strength.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have never read a book that addresses mental health and alcoholism in as transparent and beautiful a way as ‘Bright Burning Things'.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenna Bush Hagar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Harding’s novel is, at its foundation, just the right story for this season: a woman who saves herself to give her son the ultimate gift of a healthy parent.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A moving novel about unconditional love, addiction, and dreams, \u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e will leave an undeniable mark on readers’ hearts.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShondaland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Through Harding’s realistic writing, one feels the profound desperation and pain of addiction. Readers won’t soon forget this viscerally raw immersion into addiction.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In Irish writer Harding’s blistering U.S. debut, a former London stage actress finds her life in Dublin derailed by disappointment and alcoholism....Harding brilliantly captures both the hilarity and wisdom of Sonya’s 12-step program, with her time in rehab poignantly complicated by Sonya’s separation from Tommy and her fear she might not be reunited with him....This unflinching portrait of a troubled, tender soul takes readers to the depths of the human heart.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] wild ride, culminating in a final scene that combines hope, fear and beauty.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Harding’s] writing is taut, and there is such an intensity, an urgency about the narrative that you find yourself turning the pages as if you fear Sonya might race out of sight. \u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e is a contemporary, zeitgeisty read and very satisfying.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] moving story of a mother battling addiction … \u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things\u003c\/em\u003e joins \u003cem\u003eEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eShuggie Bain\u003c\/em\u003e as a portrait of female wreckage.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Quietly devastating . . . Reminded me repeatedly of \u003cem\u003eShuggie Bain\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Observer (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"On every page, there are little shimmering bombs.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Taddeo, author of Three Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lisa Harding is a vivid and original stylist and a gifted storyteller. This is a fabulous novel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKevin Barry, author of Night Boat to Tangier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Unputdownable: infuriating, nerve-wracking and hugely enjoyable.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoddy Doyle, author of Smile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Rich with layered character dynamics and unexpected turns, \u003cem\u003eBright Burning Things \u003c\/em\u003eis riveting.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"HarperVia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889588629733,"sku":"NP9780063097148","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063097148.jpg?v=1730231557","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bright-burning-things-a-novel-isbn-9780063097148","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}