Featured on The TV Book Club on More4 on 28 March 2010.
A funny and heart-breaking novel about a man, Pat, recovering from a mental breakdown that had him incarcerated in a mental institution for 4 years. His one goal is to create the perfect body and mind and win back the wife who left him. Whether he achieves his goals or not the journey he takes and the relationships with his family and friends make for an excellent, enthralling read that will keep you routing for Pat all the way.
The film adaptation of The Silver Linings Playbook has received the following 8 Oscar nominations in 2013.
BEST PICTURE
Bradley Cooper for BEST ACTOR
Jennifer Lawrence for BEST ACTRESS
Robert DeNiro for ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Jacki Weaver for ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
David O. Russell for BEST DIRECTOR
Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers for FILM EDITING
David O. Russell for WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
| Primary Genre | Family Drama |
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