A woman crosses paths with the son she gave away 20 years earlier to learn that he is terminally ill. Thus begins a funny, unexpected story in which a lonely woman finds love and learns to revel in the miracle of everyday life. One miracle is the comfort of the right mattress as continually discussed by her son, leading to the magical floating symbol on the cover of Coupland’s recent novel. 

Strangely spiritual and sensual. Magritte for slackers.