The Pursuit Of Happiness

A tragic love story in post-war America

Douglas Kennedy author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:5th Sep '02

Should be back in stock very soon

The Pursuit Of Happiness cover

In The Pursuit of Happiness, Sara and Jack's love story unfolds amidst post-war turmoil, revealing the complexities of love and the pursuit of true happiness.

Set against the backdrop of post-war America, The Pursuit of Happiness unfolds the story of Sara Smythe, a young woman eager to carve her own path in New York City. Attending her brother's Thanksgiving Eve party, she encounters Jack Malone, a US Army journalist recently returned from Germany. Their meeting marks the beginning of a profound connection, one that promises to alter the course of Sara's life forever. However, the journey toward love reveals complexities that neither of them anticipated.

As Sara and Jack navigate their feelings, they quickly learn that love does not guarantee happiness. The post-war era is rife with uncertainty, and their relationship becomes a microcosm of the larger societal upheaval. Choices made in moments of passion can lead to unexpected consequences, and both characters find themselves grappling with forces beyond their control. The emotional stakes rise as they confront their divided loyalties and the moral dilemmas that arise from their circumstances.

In The Pursuit of Happiness, the themes of longing, betrayal, and destiny intertwine to create a compelling narrative. Sara's struggle to find her place in a world filled with intrigue and conflict highlights the challenges of personal and romantic fulfillment. This poignant tale serves as a reminder that the quest for happiness is often fraught with obstacles, forcing individuals to confront their true desires and the realities of life.

Whippman argues persuasively that happiness is something that emerges from the quality of relationships we have with others * TLS *
This is the novel against which the rest of the year's output demands to be judged * Express on Sunday *
Kennedy cannot help but write grippingly, and he weaves threads of love and betrayal into a thrillingly masterful ending * Observer *
This superb story of divided loyalties and personal tragedy will heave you pinned to your seat * Woman & Home *
Curl up and enjoy * Spectator *
A triumph * Mail on Sunday *
Kennedy really can tell a story... the twists in the plot are perfectly timed to keep the pages turning * The Times *
This is a book that demands attention, gripping from the first pages to the closing chapters * Marie Claire *
This is the kind of writing that isn't supposed to be written anymore - a stunning conflation of individual destiny with the broad sweeps of history... Let the hyperbole fall - this is the novel against which the rest of the year's output demands to be judged * Express on Sunday *

ISBN: 9780099415374

Dimensions: 199mm x 131mm x 40mm

Weight: 451g

656 pages