An eloquent illumination of the condition, Falling Bodies is an extraordinary debut novel of love and loss, despair and renewal, and the promise -- and limitations -- of the laws of physics.
Jackson's wife and two children are gone -- taken away in the blink of an eye by a terrible car accident. A professor of physics, Jackson can mathematically prove that the universe is governed by specific laws, can explain why planes fly and how matter interacts. But he can't fathom the consequences of loss, or reaffirm his former belief in the unifying force of love. Haunted by memories of happier times -- as well as by a nagging dread following an act of despair -- he heads aimlessly out on the open road, and finds a woman whose pain is almost as great as his. Now Jackson must discover whether she can help him to heal his past, or if he has the courage to even try....
With rare clarity and insight, Andrew Mark tells an unforgettable story that richly articulates the possibilities of life -- and the healing power of love.
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"This book is an easy read - one night if you're really devoted - but I found it capable of evoking powerful emotions of love and loss and examining the good parts of marriage and parenthood. " — Ellen (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book is an easy read - one night if you're really devoted - but I found it capable of evoking powerful emotions of love and loss and examining the good parts of marriage and parenthood. "
“[An] eloquent first novel…lyrical and powerful.”
“Einsteinian physics and mathematical principles make an intriguing background for a love story.”
“Mark’s sensitivity to the traumas of loss, whether loved ones are the victims of drunk drivers or terminal disease, makes this an extremely moving tale, and his introspective and hopeful tone deepens the story’s emotional value.”
" Read this book quite some years ago. Don't remember specifics, but I have it marked down as an enjoyable read. "
" This book is an easy read - one night if you're really devoted - but I found it capable of evoking powerful emotions of love and loss and examining the good parts of marriage and parenthood. "
" A man and a woman both suffer tragedies, meet and fall in love. "
" I read this in 2002 and have it marked as a very good read. "
" should have been a novella, there was nothing in this book that couldn't have been said in 110 pages as opposed to 259 "
Andrew Mark’s writing has appeared in magazines such as New York magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and Omni. He also contributed to the bestselling book Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. He lives in Maine with his wife, writer Kelli Pryor.
Dylan Baker is an American stage, screen, and television actor. He attended Georgetown Prep and William and Mary College before earning his BFA at Southern Methodist University, where his passion for acting was ignited with numerous stage roles. Later refining his talents at Yale’s School of Drama, Baker turned professional with big screen roles in movies like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Delirious, and Love Potion No. 9. His audiobook narration has won him eleven AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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