Until the Real Thing Comes Along A Novel

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RomanceEmotionalFamily DynamicsSelf-DiscoveryContemporaryMidlife CrisisAging ParentsHopeful EndingWomen's Fiction
Contemporary Fiction

Until the Real Thing Comes Along A Novel

Elizabeth Berg

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The novel centers on Ann, a woman navigating her late thirties with a life that appears outwardly successful, yet feels incomplete. While her career is thriving, her romantic life is marked by a series of disappointing encounters and a growing sense that the deep, lasting connection she craves remains elusive. Simultaneously, she is grappling with the emotional toll of her mother's deteriorating health, forcing her to confront family dynamics and the past. Ann finds herself questioning her choices and longing for a partner who represents something more authentic than fleeting attraction. "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" delves into the universal themes of searching for genuine love, the challenges of midlife self-discovery, and the intricate bonds of family. Berg masterfully explores the gap between romantic ideals and the messy reality of human connection, portraying Ann's journey with sensitivity and insight. Readers will connect with Ann's relatable quest for fulfillment, her introspection about past relationships, and her hope for a future built on true partnership and emotional honesty. The novel is compelling because it offers a tender, thoughtful, and ultimately hopeful examination of what it means to find contentment and embrace life's significant transitions.

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Publisher

Random House Publishing Group

Pages

272

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780345437396

ISBN-10

034543739X

Language

English

Published

2000-06-06