What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The coming-of-age of a 24-year-old grocery clerk who has spent his entire life in an Iowa town with a population of 1091.
Peter Hedges Books
July 6, 1962
Peter Hedges crafts narratives that delve into the intricate dynamics of family and the spectrum of human emotion with warmth and sensitivity. His prose is marked by a keen insight into character psychology, infused with a gentle humor that surfaces even in the most trying circumstances. Through his work, he captures universal truths about love, loss, and the search for meaning. His stories resonate with readers due to their sincerity and profound understanding of the human heart.
In his second novel, An Ocean in Iowa, Peter Hedges explores the childhood of seven-year-old Scotty Ocean in 1969 Iowa. Struggling with family issues, including an alcoholic mother and a strict father, Scotty's life spirals after his mother abandons them. The novel balances dark themes with humor and vivid detail, capturing the era's turmoil.
The biggest sale of the Sundance Film Festival, now from United Artists in September 2003, features a stellar cast including Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, and Derek Luke. This marks the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated Peter Hedges, known for his work on acclaimed films like "About a Boy" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." This edition includes an original introduction and scene notes, presenting the complete shooting script of a poignant and humorous film about a family navigating Thanksgiving Day in New York City's Lower East Side. 21-year-old April Burns (Katie Holmes), who has a strained relationship with her mother (Patricia Clarkson), is persuaded by her boyfriend (Derek Luke) to host the family dinner. As she grapples with a broken oven and seeks help from neighbors, the Burns family drives to the city, reminiscing about April's past failures. April's father (Oliver Platt) is determined to create a memorable experience despite his wife's undermining remarks, while the family includes April's perfect-daughter sister, younger brother, and forgetful grandmother. The edition features 20 black-and-white photos. Peter Hedges, a versatile director, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "About a Boy." He has also adapted "A Map of the World" and authored "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." A graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts
Kate und Tim führen eine glückliche Ehe – doch dann geraten sie in den Bann einer mysteriösen Frau. Kate und Tim Welch leben mit ihren Söhnen in den Brooklyn Heights. Sie lieben sich auch nach neun Jahren Ehe sehr und sind glücklich. Doch alles ändert sich, als die charismatische Anna Brody in die Nachbarschaft zieht. Kate und Tim geraten jeder für sich in den Bann dieser mysteriösen Frau – und sie merken nicht, dass mit ihrer Freundschaft zu Anna die Büchse der Pandora geöffnet wurde. Schleichend mischt sich Anna immer mehr in ihr Leben und stellt Kates und Tims Liebe, ihre Ehrlichkeit, ihre ethischen und moralischen Grundfesten auf eine harte Probe.