In this compelling family drama set against the dangerous beauty of the Yellowstone, Polly is still trying to get her life back on track after a recent accident, not always trusting reality. For Polly, the town of Livingston, Montana, is a land charmed by natural beauty anda close network of family extending back generations. But a recent head injury hasscattered her perception of the present, surfacing events from thirty years ago andhalf a country away. As Polly's relatives arrive for a family reunion during the Fourth ofJuly holiday, a beloved friend goes missing on the Yellowstone River, dredging up difficultmemories for a family well acquainted with tragedy. A generational saga from the award-winning author of The Widow Nash, The Center of Everything offers a stunning and heartfelt examination of the deep bonds of family and how the ones we love (and the secrets we keep) echo throughout our lives.