Tragicomedy of familial bonds in immigrant life.
"If I Survive You" is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, wrapped in sharp humor and rich emotional depth. It's not just a narrative but an experience that mirrors the complex layers of family ties and personal struggle. Jonathan Escoffery doesn't just tell a story; he offers a mosaic of moments that could make you laugh and then choke up on the very next page. For anyone who's ever felt out of place or had to navigate the tempest of family expectations versus self-discovery, this book might just resonate with you on a profoundly personal level.
- Booker Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2023)
- National Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2022)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Nominee for Shortlist (2023)
- PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for John Leonard Prize (2022)
- Gordon Burn Prize Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2024)
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Tragicomedy of familial bonds in immigrant life.
"If I Survive You" is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, wrapped in sharp humor and rich emotional depth. It's not just a narrative but an experience that mirrors the complex layers of family ties and personal struggle. Jonathan Escoffery doesn't just tell a story; he offers a mosaic of moments that could make you laugh and then choke up on the very next page. For anyone who's ever felt out of place or had to navigate the tempest of family expectations versus self-discovery, this book might just resonate with you on a profoundly personal level.
- Booker Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2023)
- National Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2022)
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Nominee for Shortlist (2023)
- PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for John Leonard Prize (2022)
- Gordon Burn Prize Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominee for Longlist (2023)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2024)