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Book SynopsisA brilliant exploration of the human psyche, My Father's Glass Eye deepens our definitions of love, sanity, grief, and recovery.
Trade Review'Hypnotic... a haunting exploration of perception, memory, and the complexities of grief. Vanasco brings to life the father she loved with an almost frightening force' New York Times Book Review
'Brilliant... as the pages fly by, we’re right by Vanasco, breathlessly experiencing her grief, mania, revelations, and - ultimately - her relief' Entertainment Weekly
'Wildly innovative' New York Magazine
'Vanasco explores the intricacies of the human psyche with stunning poignancy' Newsweek
'A powerful, haunting memoir... a journey that takes Vanasco into the dark depths of her family history, as well as her own psyche, and it shows in an incredibly intimate way the methods we use to cope with loss, disappointment, and grief, and how we can try and make our way out of the darkness and into a place of recovery' NYLON
'Vanasco's candor, curiosity, and commitment to human understanding are not to be missed' Booklist, starred review
'A deceptively spare life story that sneaks up and surprises you with its sudden fecundity and power' Kirkus Reviews
