In Anne Tyler's most recent book, a family is created consisting of quirky, candid characters. The family, the Whitshanks, are of the belief that they are more contented and closer to each other than other families. However, Tyler reveals to her readers how the Whitshank's beliefs are somewhat true; but yet false in others ways in the concluding aspects of her book. The book's core is based upon the manner in which family expresses love and does not express love to one another; as well as how th