Anything Is Possible

novel by Strout

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"Anything Is Possible" is a 2017 novel by American author Elizabeth Strout. Strout is known for her empathetic novels set in small towns, featuring flawed but relatable characters navigating personal challenges. Many of her works are interconnected, with characters reappearing across different books. "Anything Is Possible" is part of her acclaimed Amgash series, which centers on a writer named Lucy Barton. This novel explores the lives of various characters introduced in "My Name Is Lucy Barton," offering further insights into Lucy's difficult childhood and the interconnected lives within the fictional town of Amgash, Illinois.12

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Amgash is the setting of Anything Is Possible (2017), which follows a number of characters mentioned in My Name Is Lucy Barton. It also offers additional details about Lucy’s childhood, which is more traumatic than first portrayed. In Olive, Again (2019), Strout continued the story of Olive Kitteridge while introducing…
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Amgash is the setting of Anything Is Possible (2017), which follows a number of characters mentioned in My Name Is Lucy Barton. It also offers additional details about Lucy’s childhood, which is more traumatic than first portrayed. In Olive, Again (2019), Strout continued the story of Olive Kitteridge while introducing…
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