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Ordinary People Study Guide

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by Judith Guest
About 71 pages (21,274 words)
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Chapter 1 Summary

We are introduced to the main character, Conrad, who is having trouble getting up this morning. His mind is wandering, toying vaguely with the idea that a person's life can be summed up like a bumper sticker. He thinks about time he has recently spent in a hospital, recalling things his doctor said to him and trying to convince himself that he is okay. He has been home for one month as of today. After his father calls.....

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