The Leftovers by Tom PerrottaCall Number: 813.54 P461ℓ 2011
ISBN: 9780312358341
Publication Date: 2011-08-30
What if right now, with no explanation a number of us simply vanished? That's what the bewildered citizens of Mapleton, who lost many of their neighbors, friends and lovers in the event known as the Sudden Departure, have to figure out. Kevin Garvey, Mapleton's new mayor, wants to speed up the healing process, to bring a sense of renewed hope and purpose to his traumatized community. With heart, intelligence and a rare ability to illuminate the struggles inherent in ordinary lives, Tom Perrotta has written a startling, thought-provoking novel about love, connection and loss.