We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates Summary
Overview of We Were the Mulvaneys
Before Oprah's 2001 selection catapulted it to bestseller status, Joyce Carol Oates' masterpiece explored how one Valentine's Day assault shattered an idyllic American family. What makes this haunting portrait of trauma, guilt, and healing so universally resonant that it became Oates' most widely read work?
Similar books to We Were the Mulvaneys
Senti il libro attraverso la voce dell'autore
Trasforma la conoscenza in spunti coinvolgenti e ricchi di esempi
Cattura le idee chiave in un lampo per un apprendimento veloce
Goditi il libro in modo divertente e coinvolgente
Punti chiave
The Perfect American Family Before the Fall
In the 1970s, the Mulvaneys of High Point Farm embodied the American dream. Their sprawling lavender farmhouse crowned a ridge in upstate New York, complete with verandas and fieldstone chimneys. Michael Sr., a self-made businessman, had lovingly restored this historic property that once served as an Underground Railroad safe house. His wife Corinne, with her bright carrot-colored hair, ran an antique business from their converted barn. Their four children completed this picture of familial bliss: Michael Jr. ("Mule"), the football star; Patrick, the brilliant intellectual; Marianne, the sunny cheerleader; and Judd, our narrator looking back on his family's dissolution. Life at High Point Farm was exhausting but fulfilling. Days began at 6 AM with barn chores before school, followed by more work with the animals after classes. Family dinners were intense affairs requiring "staying power" even in conversation. The Mulvaneys operated on an intricate system of coded nicknames that shifted with mood and circumstance-Michael Sr. could be "Dad," "Curly," or "Captain," while Marianne was "Button" or "Chickadee." These names required "exquisite calibration"-knowing which to use when revealed the complex emotional landscape of this tightly-knit family. "We Mulvaneys were joined at the heart," Judd tells us, in a time when everything felt "stark and intense and almost hurtful" in its capacity to excite his young mind.
The Valentine's Day That Changed Everything
When Justice Fails a Family
A Family Scattered to the Winds
The Quest for Justice and Healing
The Threads That Bind Us Still
The Enduring Power of Family Memory
Modalità Riassunto Rapido - Leggi o ascolta il riassunto di We Were the Mulvaneys in 8 minuti
Scomponi le idee chiave di We Were the Mulvaneys in punti facili da capire per comprendere come i team innovativi creano, collaborano e crescono.
Modalità Flashcard - Top 10 Spunti da We Were the Mulvaneys in Sintesi
Distilla We Were the Mulvaneys in rapidi promemoria che evidenziano i principi chiave di franchezza, lavoro di squadra e resilienza creativa.
Modalità Divertente - Lezioni da We Were the Mulvaneys Raccontate in Storie di 19 Min
Vivi We Were the Mulvaneys attraverso narrazioni vivide che trasformano le lezioni di innovazione in momenti che ricorderai e applicherai.
Modalità Personalizza - Leggi o ascolta il riassunto di We Were the Mulvaneys in 0 minuti
Chiedi qualsiasi cosa, scegli la voce e co-crea spunti che risuonino davvero con te.
Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Ottieni il riassunto di We Were the Mulvaneys in formato PDF o EPUB gratuito. Stampalo o leggilo offline quando vuoi.