A family story about twins and what it means to be a self-made man by the author of Tuck Everlasting.

An expertly turned artifact of a story, which is not to deny its human sympathy and penetrating edge. "Kirkus Reviews" Mrs. Babbitt creates a plausible world and peoples it with believable humans, but the most satisfaction comes from the pleasure of her company as she effortlessly takes the reader in velvet-gloved hand to point out life's coincidences and near misses. George A. Woods, "The New York Times" It is a totally satisfying literary experience, and I fervently hope adult readers will discover it. Norma Klein, "The Nation" "Herbert Rowbarge" has . . . an almost folktale-like tone and plot. Never mind that it contains its share of Buicks and bridge parties; it still possesses the hushed, concentrated, stripped quality of a legend. And like a legend, it draws us in. It s spellbinding. Anne Tyler, "The New York Times Book Review" It s been a while since I ve been so enamored of a book, likening it to falling in love for the very first time. When I am not with this book I am miserable, longing to return to it; it is often in my thoughts. I am constantly talking about it, extolling it to anyone who will listen. The object of such literary passion? A stunning novel entitled "Herbert Rowbarge." Barbara Karlin, "The Los Angeles Times""