The Untelling
The Untelling
Tayari Jones
John Green
Captures the precariousness of working-class life. - John Green
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The Untelling

The Untelling

Tayari Jones
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Tayari Jones
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In the hauntingly evocative narrative of "The Untelling" by Tayari Jones, we follow the life of Aria Jackson, a young woman grappling with the indelible scars left by a tragic accident that claimed the lives of her father and baby sister. Now twenty-five, Aria lives in the shadow of grief, her existence marked by the ruinous aftermath of that fateful day. But as she navigates the complexities of adulthood, Aria begins to peel back layers of long-buried secrets, embarking on a deeply personal journey to confront the truths of her family, her friends, and most crucially, herself. Jones masterfully weaves a tale of loss, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of forgiveness in a world that seems irreparably broken. Set against the backdrop of Aria's quest for meaning in the remnants of her shattered world, "The Untelling" is a poignant exploration of the ways in which we rebuild ourselves in the wake of unimaginable tragedy. This story is not just about the act of surviving, but about the arduous path toward healing, and the unexpected solace that can be found in unearthing the untold stories that define us.

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Released
2005
18 Apr
Length
325
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Captures the precariousness of working-class life. - John Green
I guess this is how love is when it comes undone. No matter how tight you knit the stitches, a sharp tug on a loose thread will transform your warm sweater into a mangled heap of yarn that you can't reuse or repair.
— Tayari Jones, The Untelling

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