When it comes to choosing a book for your next meeting, there's really no better recommendation than one from another reader or book club member. Here's what people are saying about A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers:
  • "A well-crafted memoir such as Eggers' is a credit to the genre and his poignant recollection of a heartbreaking time in his young life is a lesson for us all." -- Sonja M., El Dorado, KS

  • "What an absolutely appropriate title: it sums up this book in six words. I might add witty and hilarious but the title might become too cumbersome. Without glossing over the grittiness and messiness of his life, he portrays honestly the true emotional roller coaster of life 'bringing up brother.' A real gem of a book." -- Lani S., Narberth, PA

  • "I'm an old person--finally able to begin to understand young people, thanks to this book. I can't wait to discuss it with my single 29-year-old son. I belong (and have for 35 years) to a book club. This book is going to be my selection for our next meeting. There are 12 of us--ranging in age from 53 to 73. Should be quite an interesting meeting." -- Jane H., Port Republic, MD

  • "Great read . . . takes you on a frenetic ride and never lets you get off. Passionate, compassionate and full of laugh-out-loud passages." -- Stephanie C., Spring Valley, CA

  • "I LOVE THIS BOOK! It sort of reminds me of an older, wiser Holden Caulfield. A lot to discuss here. I am recommending this book to everyone. I had all kinds of feelings reading it--sympathy, amusement, respect for author--I am very impressed with him. He makes you enjoy the heartbreaking parts, then turns back to laughter." -- Linda J., Dallas, TX

  • "I have been planning to read it after hearing so many great reviews. I will be assigning this book to my book group and we will all read it." -- Sandra D., Andover, MA

  • "Amazing--Thank you, Vintage Books! My book club was thrilled with this suggestion." -- Jill K., Galveston, TX

  • "Eggers makes comedy out of tragedy without losing his own kindness and his family's obvious love in the face of all their heartbreak. Also, great for a forty-something like me to find out how the twenty-somethings are thinking and living." -- Sarah G., Pittsboro, NC

  • "Breathtaking--so intense that it is difficult to process at times. Definitely recommend to my book club. Insight into 20s vantage point!" -- Jane H., Longmeadow, MA

  • "Enjoyable--Good read." -- Pam M., Yukon, OK

  • "This was an interesting story of the relationship between two brothers, one an adult and the other a young child. They were unusually close and understanding of each other." -- Betty E., Madison, CT

  • "Truly remarkable!" -- Voy N., Arlington, VA

  • "This book elicited mixed reactions. We all found parts that we found hilarious, but we found ourselves wondering if the book would stand the test of time. Could people read it ten years from now and understand the references?" -- Celia H., Takoma Park, MD

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