Anna quindlen is an american author of womens fiction and family saga novels and nonfiction books. It was released in the year 1998 by the delta publishing. And because, in spite of everything, she loved him. Black and blue by pulitzer prizewinning writer anna quindlen is the story of fran benedetto, a woman who has been ravaged by domestic abuse. I found this was a well written book and i enjoyed it. Anna marie quindlen born july 8, 1952 is an american author, journalist, and opinion columnist her new york times column, public and private, won the pulitzer prize for commentary in 1992. Black and blue anna quindlen read online free books. Quindlen is known as a critic of what she perceives to be the fastpaced and increasingly materialistic nature of modern american life. Anna quindlen books list of books by author anna quindlen. Earlier this year, we interviewed quindlen, who spends her summers in northeastern pennsylvania with her husband and her three children, quin 15, christopher and mary 9. One sentence and i can hear his voice in my head, that butterscotchsyrup voice that made goose bumps rise on my arms when i was young, that turned all of my skin warm and alive with a sibilant s, the drawling vowels, its shocking fricatives.
The characters are very realistic and you get a true understanding of all the emotions that they are feeling. Black and blue is a beautifully written, heartstopping story in which anna quindlen writes with power, wisdom, and humor about the real lives of men and women, the varieties of people and love, the bonds between mother and child, the solace of family and friendship, the inexplicable feelings between people who are passionately connected in. About the book the pulitzer prizewinning journalist and bestselling author of one true thing and object lessons moves to a new dimension as a writer of superb fiction. Quindlen has got so deeply inside her characters that they gave me nightmares the times dont miss anna quindlen s compassionate portrayal of a violent marriage marie claire it is rare to find a novel at once tender and taut, full of insight, yet with a darkness at its centre and thats what makes it a gripping read margaret forster. Her notable novels included object lessons 1991, one true thing 1994, and black and blue 1998. The main characters of this fiction, contemporary story are. The first time my husband hit me i was nineteen years old, begins fran benedetto, the broken heroine of anna quindlens black and blue. Black and blue by anna quindlen book cover, description, publication history. Black and blue is a beautifully written, heartstopping story in which anna quindlen writes with power, wisdom, and humor about the real lives of men and women, the varieties of people and love, the bonds between mother and child, the solace of family and friendship, the inexplicable feelings between people who are passionately connected in ways they dont understand. She began her journalism career in 1974 as a reporter for the new york post. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. One of the initial novels written by author anna quindlen was published under the title black and blue. Writing with the depth and insight that have become her signature, pulitzer prizewinning author anna quindlen explores a passionate marriage that turns into a nightmare.
Quindlen gave up journalism in order to become a fulltime novelist in 1995, but then started writing for newsweek in 1999, which ran until 2009. A powerful book about the survivor of an abusive marriage and her son who is putting the pieces of her life back together, black and blue is a poignant tale of perseverance of a strong female protagonist. Fran benedetto, a nurse who lives in nyc and seems to be happily married to. And stayed with bobby because she wanted her son to have a father. Anna quindlens most popular book is black and blue.
Id say that imagery is one of anna quindlens strengths. Black and blue by anna quindlen pdf free download ebook. And i loved our life, the long stretches of tedium and small pleasures. In this novel, frannie benedetto has suffered horrible abuse by her police officer husband for nearly twenty years. The next title will be available for pickup following the discussion, with extra. The first time my husband hit me i was nineteen years old. The first edition of the novel was published in 1998, and was written by anna quindlen. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Read free book excerpt from black and blue by anna quindlen, page 1 of 9. Matteroffact and horrifying, it is the story of one womans attempt to save herself and her son from an abusive husband who sits untouchable behind a policemans badge. A novel random house readers circle quindlen, anna on. In 1999, she joined newsweek, writing a biweekly column until she announced her semiretirement in the may 18, 2009, issue of the magazine. Anna quindlen writing styles in black and blue anna quindlen this study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of black and blue. Quindlen has got so deeply inside her characters that they gave me nightmares the times dont miss anna quindlens compassionate portrayal of a violent marriage marie claire it is rare to find a novel at once tender and taut, full of insight, yet with a darkness at its centre and thats what makes it a gripping read margaret forster.
Black and blue is good enough to become to domestic violence what uncle toms cabin was to slavery. The story flows smoothly and the author did well alternating between the past and present. Pdf black and blue book by anna quindlen free download 288. Anna quindlen is the author of five previous bestselling novels rise and shine, blessings, object lessons, one true thing, black and blue, and seven nonfiction books a short guide to a happy life, good dog. She is currently a columnist for newsweek and lives with her husband and children in new york. Pulitzerwinning columnist and novelist quindlen one true thing, 1994, etc. Her semiautobiographical novel one true thing 1994 served.
She stayed with bobby because she wanted her son to have a father, and because, in spite of everything, she loved him. Pulitzerwinning columnist anna quindlen takes readers of her novel black and blue into the batteredwoman experience. With one sweeping sentence, the door to an abused and tortured world is swung wide open and the psyche of a crushed and tattered selfimage exposed. Black and blue is a 1998 novel by anna quindlen, and was chosen as an oprahs book club selection in april 1998. Her use of descriptive language makes it easy to visualize her setting, characters, and the thoughts and feelings those characters face.
Anna quindlen, american columnist and novelist who in 1992 became the third woman to win a pulitzer prize for commentary. Anna quindlen s new york times column public and private won a pulitzer prize in 1992. Black and blue by anna quindlen in chm, epub, fb3 download ebook. Anna quindlen is one of my favorite authors and i have to say that black and blue has to be her at her finest. The first time my husband hit me i was nineteen years old, begins fran benedetto, the broken heroine of anna quindlen s black and blue. Jan 05, 2012 buy black and blue by anna quindlen isbn. This is a battered wife story which i felt was interesting and educating to others of how to get away from an abusive marriage. About the book the pulitzer prizewinning journalist and bestselling author of. Black and blue is a novel by the pulitzer prize winning journalist, anna quindlen.
The speech had spread like a wildfire all over the internet and was expanded into one of annas titled a short guide to a happy life, after a few months. Join the tuesday evening book group for discussion of a variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction generally older titles. And then after a while i loved the idea of him, the good bobby, who came to me every once in a while and rubbed my back and kissed my fingers. Between 1977 and 1994 she held several posts at the new york times. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read black and blue. Black and blue by anna quindlen penguin random house canada. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to nonprofit organizations.
When 19yearold fran married bobby benedetto, she never dreamed. Anna quindlen really demonstrated her literary skills when she wrote this novel. If its moment should prove to be right a long shot, to be sure, the novel is good enough to become to domestic violence what uncle toms cabin was to slavery a morally crystallizing act of propaganda that works because it has the ring of truth. Lynn feng and quindlen krovatin the new york times. Finally, frannie comes to the conclusion that her husband will not stop beating her until she is dead.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Anna quindlen left journalism in 1995 to become a fulltime novelist. Anna quindlen s most popular book is black and blue. At the start of the novel, fran has already run away. Louis postdispatch engrossingcompassionate and tense. In anna quindlen s third novel, black and blue, the former new york times columnist has caught the evil essence. In anna quindlens novel black and blue, fran benedetto explains,in the beginning i loved bobby. Anna quindlens new york times column public and private won a pulitzer prize in 1992. Time beautifully pacedkeeps the reader anxiously turning the pages. Pdf black and blue book by anna quindlen free download. Her new york times column public and private won the pulitzer prize in 1992. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in paperback format. Anna quindlen has 64 books on goodreads with 4564120 ratings. Black and blue is about fran benedetto who flees an emotionally and physically abusive marriage with her son, robert.
New york times bestseller intimate and illuminating and, as is true of most anything quindlen writes, well worth the read. Anna quindlen author anna quindlen is the author of two bestselling novels, object lessons and one true thing. She is also a journalist and opinion columnist who won the pulitzer prize for commentary in 1992 for her new york times column public and private. This oprahs book club selection, destined to become as successful a bestseller as one true thing, secures her reputation as a significant author of fiction. People for eighteen years fran benedetto kept her secret, hid her bruises. Plot edit for eighteen years, fran benedetto kept her secret. A novel by anna quindlen and a great selection of related books. In anna quindlen s novel black and blue, fran benedetto explains,in the beginning i loved bobby. Time a sad and important story, convincingly told black and blue is enormously readable. Free download or read online black and blue pdf epub book. Id say that imagery is one of anna quindlen s strengths. Lynn feng and quindlen krovatin june 15, 2014 lynn shi feng, the daughter of yaping yu and shengli feng of hong kong, was married wednesday to quindlen krovatin, a. Anna quindlen is the author of two other bestselling novels, object lessons and one true thing. Book discussion of black and blue by anna quindlen city.
For eighteen years, fran benedetto kept her secret. Denver post impossible to put downthe tension is both awful and mesmerizing. A bighearted book of wisdom, wit, and insight, celebrating the love and joy of being a grandmother, from the pulitzer prizewinning. Frans husband, bobby is controlling, manipulative, and downright nasty to her, and after a particularly severe beating, she has had enough so she takes off. Like her columns, quindlen s novels are written with intelligence, clarity and heartrending directness. With daring and compassion, anna quindlen weaves a forceful, harrowing portrait of a woman and a marriage, capturing the profound intricacies of love and rage, passion and violence. May 09, 2008 writing with the depth and insight that have become her signature, pulitzer prizewinning author anna quindlen explores a passionate marriage that turns into a nightmare. At once heartbreaking and utterly riveting, black and blue is an extraordinary work of fiction and a. Book discussion of black and blue by anna quindlen. Read when it came out in 1998 because it was an oprahs bookclub selection, black and blue made me a lifetime fan of quindlens writing.