--- product_id: 61060069 title: "Durable Goods: A Novel (Katie Nash)" brand: "elizabeth berg" price: "€ 35.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/61060069-durable-goods-a-novel-katie-nash store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Durable Goods: A Novel (Katie Nash) **Brand:** elizabeth berg **Price:** € 35.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Durable Goods: A Novel (Katie Nash) by elizabeth berg - **How much does it cost?** € 35.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/61060069-durable-goods-a-novel-katie-nash) ## Best For - elizabeth berg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elizabeth berg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Durable Goods: A Novel (Katie Nash) ## Images ![Durable Goods: A Novel (Katie Nash) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Fkul0t60L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Katie *by B***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022* Katie is experiencing adolescence while being pulled in different directions by her family members from older sister, Diane to her very own drill sergeant of a father, and her best friend Cherylanne. Read for the beginning Katie’s adventures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coming of Age novel *by R***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2001* Durable Goods is the story of young Katie, a pre-adolescent girl that is anxious to grow up and at the same time is dealing with things that the average teenager shouldn't have to go through. She's just lost her mother to cancer, her father beats both her and her sister Diane, and she feels often that she's all alone. She misses her mother terribly,and often envisions seeing and talking to her mother as if she had never passed away. The book is written from her point of view, so the reader learns about Katie from a more personal perspective.The plot line in Durable Goods is thin, I thought, but the author created a very likeable character in Katie. The first half of the book builds up the character and introduces her relationships with her father (abusive) and sister (sometimes friend, sometimes enemy) and her best friend CherylAnne, who is two years older and is very wise and womanly for her age.Katie is a strong person for her young years, and that is what makes her so likeable. Dealing with the death of her mother and her confrontations with her father show how strong she really is. Whereas Dianne tries to escape from her problems, katie tries to deal with them.This is Elizabeth Berg's first novel, but it was not the first novel of hers that I've read. I think it was an impressive first novel and would be a good place to start for anyone new to her books. Other books I'd highly recommend is Joy School, which continues the saga of katie, and What We Keep, a story about an older woman who is trying to deal with her past. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A "Katie" trilogy *by J***H on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2003* Elizabeth Berg has created a hero of young girls with Katie, the 12 year old army brat (a brat she is not). Katie and her 18 year old sister are trying to cope with their verbally and physically abusive father. All of them are recently reeling from the death of their mother from cancer .A difficult age at 12, Katie has befriended another army brat next door. Although somewhat submissive to this friend, Katie is happy to have the sophisticated advice from her slightly older friend about everything from how to do your nail to menstral issues. With her older sister distracted by a boyfriend, she does the best she can to fill in the blanks of surviving adolescence.Her older sister, Diane is not only taking blows from the father, but verbal abuse especially in regards to her relationship with her boyfriend Dickie. It is not an infrequent occurance for Diane to take physical punishment to protect Katie. Now 18, Diane makes up her mind to leave home with Dickie. She urges her little sister to come with her as she is afraid that when she leaves home, her father's bitter wrath will make Katie his next domestic victim.It is difficult for Katie. She alternates between loyalty for her father, anger and the angst of adolescent confusion. At the last minute, she elopes with Diane and Dickie.Two books take up where this one leaves off. Quick and rewarding reads, Katie becomes the unsung hero of young girls and Elizabeth Berg fans everywhere. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/61060069-durable-goods-a-novel-katie-nash](https://www.desertcart.at/products/61060069-durable-goods-a-novel-katie-nash) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*