Tracey Lange
Auteur van We Are the Brennans
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- 20th century
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- Bronx, New York, USA
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- Bend, Oregon, USA
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- University of New Mexico
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With old proverbs and familyisms from the beginning of this story, it’s easy to see that the Brennans are a family steeped in Irish Catholic tradition and tied by unwavering loyalty to one another—no matter how healthy (or unhealthy) it may be. This is a story about family secrets, the weight of hidden guilt and shame, and the consequences of being a Brennan guardian—guardians of secrets, guardians of family responsibilities, each one taking on the weight of things too difficult to handle on their own. Throughout this story, it’s easy to be completely drawn into the relationships between all the siblings—older brother Denny who acts as protector, only sister Sunday who nurtures and selflessly gives to everyone, middle brother Jackie who shelters secrets and acts as scapegoat, baby brother Shane who will be forever vulnerable and childlike, the one to be fiercely protected. And then there are those who have chosen to be part of the family, to enter the fold—Kale and Theresa—because they know that in the tight Brennan circle there’s unconditional togetherness and protection, a family facing life together.… (meer)