The Box Garden

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The Box Garden is written by Carol Shields and published by Vintage Canada. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0307364127 (ISBN 10) and 9780307364128 (ISBN 13).

Until events run wildly out of hand, Charleen Forrest manages to cope with the uncertainties of a failed marriage, trying to live her own life and raise a son on her frugal income. She is not unaware of the hazards: "family, banktellers, ex-husband, landladies, bus drivers... men on the make who want her to lie back and accept (this is what you need, baby), friends who feel sorry for her." Her resourcefulness is a delight; her uncanny observations and surprising irony reveal a witty, wry edge that is apt to make you laugh out loud.