A God In Ruins

"Kate Atkinson's dazzling Life After Life explored the possibility of infinite chances and the power of choices, followi... (more)

"Kate Atkinson's dazzling Life After Life explored the possibility of infinite chances and the power of choices, following Ursula Todd as she lived through the turbulent events of the last century over and over again. A GOD IN RUINS tells the dramatic story of the 20th Century through Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy--would-be poet, heroic pilot, husband, father, and grandfather-as he navigates the perils and progress of a rapidly changing world. After all that Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge is living in a future he never expected to have" -- (less)

The "dramatic story of the 20th century through Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy--would-be poet, heroic pilot, hus... (more)

The "dramatic story of the 20th century through Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy--would-be poet, heroic pilot, husband, father, and grandfather--as he navigates the perils and progress of a rapidly changing world. After all that Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge is living in a future he never expected to have." -- (less)

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He had been reconciled to death during the war and then suddenly the war was over and there was a next day and a next da... (more)

He had been reconciled to death during the war and then suddenly the war was over and there was a next day and a next day. Part of him never adjusted to having a future. After all that Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge is living in a future he never expected to have. (less)

Kate Atkinson's dazzling Life after Life explored the possibility of infinite chances and the power of choices, followin... (more)

Kate Atkinson's dazzling Life after Life explored the possibility of infinite chances and the power of choices, following Ursula Todd as she lived through the turbulent events of the last century over and over again. A God in Ruins tells the dramatic story of the twentieth century through Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy--would-be poet, heroic pilot, husband, father, and grandfather--as he navigates the perils and progress of a rapidly changing world. After all that Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge is living in a future he never expected to have. (less)