An unforgettable debut of a major storyteller, this bestselling novel now in paperback recounts every mothers most terrifying nightmare: the disappearance of her child. nMasterful...A big story about human connection and emotional survival - Los Angeles Times nThe first book ever chosen by Oprahs Book Club n nFew first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story--a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprahs Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of the Ocean imagines every mothers worst nightmare--the disappearance of a child--as it explores a familys struggle to endure, even against extraordinary odds. Filled with compassion, humor, and brilliant observations about the texture of real life, here is a story of rare power, one that will touch readers hearts and make them celebrate the emotions that make us all one.n