Adam Haslett
6 SeriesAdam Haslett, an American author of literary fiction, graduated from Swarthmore College, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and Yale Law School. He has served as a visiting professor at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and Columbia University. His journalism has been featured in prominent publications such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, and The Atlantic Monthly. He resides in New York City.
In Adam Haslett's "Imagine Me Gone," Margaret marries her fiancé John despite his hospitalization for depression in 1960s London. Their eldest son, Michael, a brilliant yet anxious music enthusiast, perceives the world through parody. As decades pass, Michael's mental health deteriorates, placing a heavy burden on his family. His siblings, Celia and Alec, along with their mother, strive to support Michael's increasingly unstable life. The novel explores the profound impacts of mental illness on familial bonds and resilience.
