by Dani Shapiro
First published 1998
Dani Shapiro was a college dropout, estranged from her Orthodox Jewish family, living a self-destructive life with her best friend's stepfather. But when a tragic accident leaves her parents hospitalized, Dani is forced to confront her past and take care of the people she once abandoned. As she navigates the tense reunion with her family, Dani must reckon with the consequences of her rebellion and find the strength to bridge the divide.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: estranged-family, redemption, second-chance
Period: 20th Century
245 pages · Hardcover · Random House
Content warnings: mental-illness