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24 alternatives to A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
redefines both family and narrative for the 21st century
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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An attempt to live life as if global society collapsed
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From one of the world’s most highly regarded social scientis
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How to harness the collective genius of the people
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Grappling with impossible idealism, drastic choices, and th…
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An examination of the modern millennial psyche like no other
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Anthony Shadid's moving reflections on war, family, hope
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The impact of the themes and symbols of ancient narratives
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An unlikely mix of people bond to form a quasi family
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"A go-to read for the creative genius in every one"
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Nobel Prize Winning Poem about Childhood, Identity, and Work
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An amazing narrative poem about the relativity of time
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