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Rabbit at Rest by John Updike, the final novel in the Rabbit Angstrom series, centers on Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom's struggles with aging and health issues as he navigates life in the late 1980s. Regularly moving between Pennsylvania and Florida, Rabbit grapples with family tensions, particularly involving his wife Janice and son Nelson, while seeking redemption for past mistakes. Key events include his heart attack during a fishing trip, a strained relationship with his nurse Annabelle, and infidelity that further destabilizes his family. The novel explores themes of personal failure, redemption, and satisfaction through life's challenges. The narrative includes sensitive topics such as infidelity, drug addiction, and terminal illness.