Preparation for the Next Life

Preparation for the Next Life
First edition
AuthorAtticus Lish
LanguageEnglish
PublisherTyrant Books
Publication date
2014
Publication placeUnited States
ISBN978-0-991-36082-6

Preparation for the Next Life is a 2014 work of fiction by American author Atticus Lish.[1] It won the 2015 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction,[2] and the 2016 Grand Prix de Littérature Américaine.[3]

It was adapted into a film by Bing Liu, which is set to be released in September 2025.[4]

References

  1. ^ Garner, Dwight (November 12, 2014). "The New American Love Story, Lived in the Shadows". The New York Times. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Charles, Ron (April 7, 2015). "Atticus Lish wins PEN/Faulkner Award". Washington Post. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  3. ^ Bruno Corty (November 8, 2017). "Atticus Lish, Grand prix de littérature américaine 2016". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (July 17, 2025). "Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar Are a Vet and an Immigrant in Love in 'Minding the Gap' Director Bing Liu's 'Preparation for the Next Life' — First Look". IndieWire. Retrieved July 27, 2025.