| The Art of Seeing Contributor(s): McGovern, Cammie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0743228367 ISBN-13: 9780743228367 Publisher: Scribner Book Company OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: In this mesmerizing and intimate literary debut, McGovern chronicles the intertwined lives of sisters, from childhood through adulthood. Written by the sister of actress Elizabeth McGovern, this first novel is a masterfully crafted and absorbing statement about the nature of celebrity and visibility, and the powerful and enduring connection between sisters and families. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Sagas - Fiction | Women |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 7.1" W x 7.98" (0.50 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a child, the flamboyant, brooding, and beautiful Rozzie was always the star of her family -- especially in her younger sister Jemma's eyes. So when Rozzie takes up acting and, as a teenager, wins a part in a major motion picture, life changes irrevocably for both sisters. Rozzie is catapulted into the chaotic adult world of celebrity while Jemma travels to movie sets and relishes her sister's fame -- never seeing the strain that the spotlight puts on Rozzie. Soon Jemma develops her own artistic ambitions as a photographer, and Rozzie is forced to reveal the secret she has kept from her family for years -- a rare eye condition that threatens her vision. Only then does Jemma begin to see the truth about her sister and herself -- a reality that threatens the delicate balance of their relationship. A moving and profound story about family, celebrity, envy, and ultimately love, The Art of Seeing is a brilliant exploration of the powerful and enduring connection between sisters. |
Contributor Bio(s): McGovern, Cammie: - Cammie McGovern was a Stegner Fellow and received the Nelson Algren Award for short fiction. Her fiction has been published in Redbook, Seventeen, Glimmer Train, TriQuarterly, and other journals. She is the author of a second novel, Eye Contact. Please visit www.cammiemcgovern.com. |