I do not know anything about the author, a friend recommended me this book and I devoured it in two days. It took me and the views of all family members is extraordinary, it helps to know what others perceive, know or guess ... How they protect ... We understand how this family suffers, is manufactured, turns over time. The character of the mother is interesting, cleverly constructed, but that of his son is even more successful. and each has its place in this deeply moving family saga. I rushed on other books by Wally Lamb to discover his other works