At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town of Crosby, Maine, and in the world at large, but she doesn't always recognize the changes in those around her: a lounge musician haunted by a past romance; a former student who has lost the will to live; Olive's own adult child, who feels tyrannized by her irrational sensitivities; and her husband, Henry, who finds his loyalty to his marriage both a blessing and a curse.
As the townspeople grapple with their problems, mild and dire, Olive is brought to a deeper understanding of herself and her life-sometimes painfully, but always with ruthless honesty. Olive Kitteridge offers profound insights into the human condition-its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and the endurance it requires.
As the townspeople grapple with their problems, mild and dire, Olive is brought to a deeper understanding of herself and her life-sometimes painfully, but always with ruthless honesty. Olive Kitteridge offers profound insights into the human condition-its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and the endurance it requires.
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Used availability for Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge
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Hardback Editions
2009 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge (Later Printing Edition) Author(s): Elizabeth (Author); Strout Publisher: Rand House Availability: Amazon More details... |
September 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-60285-281-2 / 9781602852815 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Large Print Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge: Fiction Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4000-6208-X / 978-1-4000-6208-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Random House Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2007 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout Publisher: Random House Availability: Amazon More details... |
Paperback Editions
June 2011 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge: A Novel in Stories Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-84983-155-6 / 9781849831550 (UK edition) Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2009 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge ( Advance Reading Copy ~ Pulitzer Prize Winner ) Author(s): Elizabeth Strout Publisher: Random House Availability: Amazon More details... |
October 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge [OLIVE KITTERIDGE] Author(s): Elizabeth(Author) Strout Publisher: Random House Trade Availability: Amazon More details... |
September 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 0-8129-7183-3 / 978-0-8129-7183-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2008 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Stout ISBN: 0-7434-6772-8 / 978-0-7434-6772-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Random House Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
Audio Editions
September 2011 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4558-0766-4 / 978-1-4558-0766-6 Publisher: Brilliance Corporation Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
July 2011 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4558-1505-5 / 978-1-4558-1505-0 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
July 2011 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4558-1506-3 / 978-1-4558-1506-7 Publisher: Brilliance Corporation Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
July 2011 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4558-1507-1 / 978-1-4558-1507-4 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
2009 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Unabridged on 9 CDs Author(s): Elizabeth (Author); Strout Publisher: Brilliance Availability: Amazon More details... |
September 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5010-3 / 978-1-4233-5010-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5009-X / 978-1-4233-5009-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Corporation Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : MP3 CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5006-5 / 978-1-4233-5006-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : MP3 CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5005-7 / 978-1-4233-5005-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Corporation Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5004-9 / 978-1-4233-5004-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5003-0 / 978-1-4233-5003-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5002-2 / 978-1-4233-5002-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
October 2008 : Unknown
| Title: Olive Kitteridge [OLIVE KITTERIDGE] [Paperback] Author(s): Elizabeth(Author) Strout Publisher: Random House Trade Availability: Amazon More details... |
September 2008 : CD-ROM
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon More details... |
2008 : Unknown
| Title: Olive Kitteridge [Abridged][Audiobook](Audio CD) Author(s): -Elizabeth Strout- Availability: Amazon More details... |
2008 : Unknown
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2008 : Unknown
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