Hanya Yanagihara's devastating novel follows four college friends in New York City as they navigate love, success, and profound trauma. At the center is Jude St. Francis, a brilliant lawyer whose childhood of unimaginable abuse haunts every aspect of his life. A raw, unflinching exploration of friendship, survival, and the long-term impacts of childhood trauma, Little Life challenges readers with its intense emotional landscape and profound compassion for human suffering.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Yanagihara creates a novel that is simultaneously heartbreaking and deeply tender. Little Life refuses to look away from pain, instead offering a profound meditation on the resilience of human connection and the possibility of healing, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable trauma.

DETAILS: • Author: Hanya Yanagihara • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 26, 2016 • ISBN: 9780804172707

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