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The year we left home chronicles the Erikson family's pursuit of happiness, beginning with their 1970s coming‑of‑age experiences and continuing into the near‑present day. Narrated from rotating viewpoints, the story captures the evolving dynamics among brothers, sisters, and parents within an American family, highlighting how social life and customs shape their relationships over time.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga
Authors: Thompson, Jean
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