Extended Summary - This Is Where I Leave You - Based On The Book By Jonathan Tropper

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EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JONATHAN TROPPER 
  
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CONTENT 
The Death of a Father 
Marital Fallout and a Road Trip 
Hibernation and Rock Bottom 
The Funeral and Family Dynamics 
Shiva and Reflections 
Secrets, Visitors, and Late Night Thoughts 
Family Business and Confrontations 
Reunions, Sex, and Complicated Relationships 
A Drunken Night and a New Beginning 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
"This is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper tells the story of the Foxman family as they gather for a week-long shiva following the death of their father. The novel centers on Judd, who is navigating a failing marriage, impending fatherhood, and the complexities of family dynamics. The shiva brings to the surface long-standing tensions and unresolved conflicts among Judd and his siblings: Paul, who blames Judd for an injury, and Phillip, who has a history of recklessness. The book explores themes of family dysfunction, grief, love, and personal identity as the characters grapple with their past and present relationships. The narrative is filled with dark humor and examines how a family copes with loss and falls into old roles. The story is about a family's journey through their pain and their struggles to connect with one another.

Duration: 28 minutes (00:28:21)
Publishing date: 2025-01-23; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —