The Children's House

Explore the intricate tapestry of family dynamics in Alice Nelson's compelling novel, The Children's House. This gripping tale intertwines love, loss, and the bonds that defy conventional family structures, capturing the essence of what it means to create a family filled with hope. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant brownstone in Harlem, the story follows the lives of Marina and her husband, Jacob, as they navigate the joys and challenges of blended families. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter with Constance, a young Rwandan refugee, leads to an intense relationship with her young son, Gabriel. This novel beautifully illustrates the transformative power of love, particularly the love shared for children not biologically ours. As Marina delves into her own family's past while searching for her long-lost mother, Gizela, the story unfolds with emotional depth and resonance. The Children's House is not just about blood relations; it’s a heartfelt exploration of the ties that bind us through our shared humanity. Ideal for readers who cherish family dramas and poignant narratives, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy free shipping on this new release! Dive into this breathtaking exploration of connections and family complexities today. Perfect gift for anyone who values stories about love and belonging.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143791188
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 304


Description:
A love song to the idea of families in all their mysteries and complexities, their different configurations and the hope that creates them.
Marina and her husband, Jacob, were each born on a kibbutz in Israel. They meet years later at a university in California, when Jacob is a successful psychiatrist with a young son, Ben, from a disastrous marriage. The family moves to a brownstone in Harlem, formerly a convent inhabited by elderly nuns.

Outside the house one day Marina encounters Constance, a young refugee from Rwanda, and her toddler, Gabriel. Unmoored and devastated, Constance and Gabriel quickly come to depend on Marina; and her bond with the little boy intensifies. The pure, blinding love that it is possible to feel for children not our own is the thread that weaves through The Children's House.

When Marina learns some disturbing news about her long-disappeared mother, Gizela, she leaves New York in search of the loose ends of her life. As Christmas nears, her tight-knit, loving family, along with Constance and Gabriel, join Marina in her mother's former home, with a startling consequence, an act that will transform all of their lives forever.

Alice Nelson skilfully weaves together these shared stories about the terrible things humans are capable of into a beautifully told, hope-filled novel exploring the profound consolations that we can find in each other.

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