She's Come Undone

She's Come Undone

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name = She's Come Undone
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image_caption = Cover to the first edition
author = Wally Lamb
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country = United States
language = English
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genre = Novel
publisher = Simon & Schuster
release_date = 24 August 1992
media_type = Print (Hardback & Paperback)
pages = 368 pp (hardback edition) & 465 pp (paperback edition)
isbn = ISBN 0-671-71776-6 (hardback edition) & ISBN 0-671-71568-2 (paperback edition)
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"She's Come Undone" is a 1992 novel by Wally Lamb which was widely read after being chosen as an Oprah Book Club selection in January 1997.

Plot introduction

"She's Come Undone" explores a feisty young woman's journey through her suburban New England existence. A preteen Dolores Price comes from a broken home and turns to food and television for comfort after being the victim of rape at age 13. By the age of 17 she has eaten her way to clinical obesity. Following the death of her mother and being ostracized at college, she attempts suicide and is placed in a mental institution for several years. There she loses 100+ pounds and analyzes her anger with her parents. After being released she makes the bold move to Vermont following a few of what she sees as lighter spots in her younger life.

This novel has many themes, the main one being emotional liberation and self discovery.

Awards and nominations

Chosen as an Oprah Book Club selection in January 1997.


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