“Wasn’t friendship it’s own miracle, the finding of another person who made the entire lonely world seem somehow less lonely.”
So writes novelist Hanya Yanagihara in her epic ode to friendship, A Little Life.
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A Little Life follows four students -– Jude, J.B., Malcolm and Willem -– over the course of three decades, as each strives for success in their respective careers. However, as the four grow together, they must confront Jude’s mysterious childhood, a past so dark and traumatic that its effects continue to echo in not only Jude’s life but the lives of those around him.
Intimate, heartbreaking, beautiful and engrossing, A Little Life reveals both the beauty and horrors that life can offer, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that get us through it.
Over the next month, MashableReads, Mashable's social book club, will be reading and discussing A Little Life on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Goodreads. We're excited to discuss the book with you online!
And don't miss out on the chance to talk with Hanya Yanagihara herself! On June 19 at 5:30 P.M ET, Yanagihara will be visiting Mashable HQ to discuss A Little Life. Make sure to RSVP here and join the conversation!
Warning: A Little Life contains graphic scenes of abuse and drug use.