Because Arabella believes her father never wanted her, she has been spending her life desperately searching for love and happily-ever-after with every wrong man she meets. Now she's hoping to make a go of things with Max, who is still pining for his ex wife. Interconnected with their lives is Eleanor, who can't grieve her husband because she believes he had an affair. These three lives intersect en route to emotional clarity and catharsis, as each comes face to face with the real truth of their lives and the values they hold dear. Focusing on these three intertwined journeys of healing, Thoroughly Modern People explores the power of words, both spoken and unspoken, and how they can hurt, heal, and sometimes cause misunderstandings that can derail a life. Beautifully written and deeply moving, Thoroughly Modern People is a love story for our times.