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GR 3.77 A Widow for One Year is a 1998 novel by John Irving that follows the life of Ruth Cole through three pivotal periods, beginning with her childhood in 1958 and ending in 1995, when she is a widow and a successful author. The story centers on a tragic summer affair between Ruth's mother, Marion, and a teenage assistant, Eddie O'Hare, which sets the stage for the novel's exploration of love, loss, grief, and the writing life, featuring Irving's signature blend of dark humor, complex characters, and intricate plotting. The novel was adapted into the film The Door in the Floor.