by Meg Wolitzer
First published 1988
Nora Silk's life shatters when her husband dies unexpectedly. Adrift without his steadying presence, Nora must confront her past, from a troubled childhood to a marriage of compromise. As her support system crumbles, Nora faces a choice: cling to the familiar or risk it all for a chance at true fulfillment. Wolitzer's poignant tale charts one woman's journey to redefine herself and discover the resilience to build the life she deserves.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, second-chance, slice-of-life
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
263 pages · Hardcover · Crown