'Letting Go' by Philip Roth.

Letting Go is a group of stories and characters, molded together to form a harsh, thoughtful and emotional novel.

The story surrounds the academic life of Gabe Wallach and his involvement with fellow academic Paul Hertz and wife Libby. Amongst the characters is divorced mother Martha Renghart. Together, each with their own burdens and baggage, form a story line that is both frightful yet delightful.