Summary - This Time Tomorrow: Based On The Book By Emma Straub

SUMMARY

THIS TIME TOMORROW

BASED ON THE BOOK BY EMMA STRAUB

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Leonard’s Decline

A Birthday Wish

Sixteen Again

Navigating the Past

Seeking Answers

A Father’s Secret

Shifting Realities

Acceptance and Grief

Embracing the Present

Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In Emma Straub's "This Time Tomorrow," Alice Stern, on the eve of her 40th birthday, finds herself transported back to 1996, reliving her 16th year. This unexpected journey through time offers Alice a chance to reconnect with her father, Leonard, a renowned author whose health is declining in the present. As Alice navigates between her teenage life and her adult reality, she grapples with the complexities of family, love, and loss. The novel explores themes of second chances, the bittersweet nature of nostalgia, and the importance of cherishing time with loved ones. The story raises questions about the power and limitations of time travel, ultimately leading Alice to confront the reality of her father's mortality and embrace the preciousness of the present moment.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 19, 2025