Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro, winner of the Allen & Unwin Commercial Fiction Prize, is a stunning debut novel for fans of “Lessons in Chemistry” and “Eleanor Oliphant.” Mickey Bloom finds solace and strength in running, escaping her difficult childhood. But success comes at a price, leaving her broken. Years later, facing grief and a dead-end job, Mickey must rediscover her passion for running and find herself again. A powerful story of grit, family, and chasing dreams.