... every crack and secret that lies inside. Ordinary People explores the realistic struggles families' face every day while glossing each page with a distinctive style and inspiring life lessons. Judith Guest topples over every stereotype made against the typical American housewife by letting her words speak through this novel. Her ... unorthodox, but shows the teen the light at the end of the tunnel. Although many things in the family's lives have improved, Conrad's relationship with his mother could not be mended, nor could Calvin and his wife's marriage. Throughout the novel, Judith Gue...

• Word Count: 2059
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School