And Every Morning the Way Home Gets L..., Fredrik Backman
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets L..., Fredrik Backman
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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
A Novella

Author: Fredrik Backman

Narrator: David Morse

Unabridged: 1 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2016


Synopsis

A little book with a big heart—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People.

“I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know.” —Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, and Anxious People comes an exquisitely moving portrait of an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his most precious memories, and his family’s efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go.

With all the same charm of his bestselling full-length novels, here Fredrik Backman once again reveals his unrivaled understanding of human nature and deep compassion for people in difficult circumstances. This is a tiny gem with a message you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

About Fredrik Backman

It is always interesting to me to hear the answers given by authors when they are asked questions such as........how did you know you wanted to be a writer or author, or how do you begin to construct a new novel? There are many who try their hand at writing, but very few actually become successful authors. Swedish author, Fredrik Backman made a huge leap in changing careers when he became an author after earning a living as a fork lift driver. The two do not appear compatible, but having a blue collar job probably added a degree of realism to the books written by Backman.

Backman is a solid story teller, but does not consider himself to be a good technical writer. He gives credit to his wife and to his publisher and editors for assisting in that department. But, it is the storyline that sells books, not technical writing skills, and Backman has had much success along those lines. His books such as, A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, and Britt-Marie Was Here are published in many different countries, and several different languages. There seems to be a true, honest, humorous tone to each of his books.

Backman has a very easy way of structuring his novels, usually setting the beginning and the ending first, then he is free to fill in the middle with his storytelling ability. For example, Britt-Marie Was Here became a separate novel after she was a seven year old character in My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. As he completed that book, he said that it seemed only natural to him that Britt-Marie have her own book. The book follows her as she goes on a quest, gets challenged, meets new friends, overcomes adversity, stands up to injustice, all to eventually learn important facts about herself. He says that writing about this character is like writing about hero types, minus the swords, lasers, and fire-breathing dragons. It is a very interesting way of explaining his concept.

In his newest book, the emphasis will be on ice hockey, for as he says.....I am Swedish, and that's what we do. It will be about a town....not one specific character......and ice hockey will be the center of the story. He says that is all he has as an idea about the book at this point. He sums up his future in writing in this way........ I plan to write until people tell me I can't anymore.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa of Troy on February 01, 2024

Not What I Was Expecting And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and Longer is a short story about a grandfather, son, and grandson where the grandfather is battling dementia and approaching death. The grandfather has suffered losses in his life and has regrets but also has so many beautiful, exqu......more

Goodreads review by Angela M on October 29, 2016

I'm finding it difficult to know what else to say besides what a beautiful, beautiful story , so full of love and life , even in the wake of loss . What it's about is best described by Backman himself in his letter to the reader at the beginning. "This is a story about memories and about letting go.......more

Goodreads review by Canadian Jen on February 12, 2017

This one left me speechless as it hit too close to home. It's the story of how to say good-bye to someone you are losing to Alzheimer's. It's the story of a grandpa and grandson - and their shared love of mathematics and how grandpa tries to define what is happening to him while wrestling with the f......more

Goodreads review by Clace on May 03, 2025

Five bright shining stars! “It's an awful thing to miss someone who's still here.” This book made me feel so much!! Like it hit so hard and I resonated with this book so much and it's shocking how these 75 pages brought me to the verge if tears. This story is honestly so beautiful and the way it g......more

Goodreads review by Katie on February 13, 2022

December 2021: Why am I putting myself through this again a month later? I must be a masochist. The first time I read it physically. This time I listened to the audio. Both are 5 star favorites. The narration of the grandpa was so sweet and realistic. I sobbed just as hard as the first time. This book......more