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Discover a compelling narrative in *The Say So*, the newest novel by the award-winning author of *Over the Plain Houses*. This gripping story dives deep into the lives of two remarkable women grappling with unplanned pregnancies across different eras. Set against the backdrop of 1950s North Carolina, we meet Edie Carrigan, who unexpectedly finds herself pregnant and confined to a home for unwed mothers, where societal norms dictate secrecy and shame. Meanwhile, Fast forward twenty-five years, and Luce Waddell, a thriving lawyer, is now faced with a similar choice through her daughter, Meera. Each character grapples with outdated expectations, the demands of motherhood, and the quest for autonomy. With evocative prose, *The Say So* touches upon timeless issues of female empowerment, reproductive rights, and the intricate journey of motherhood. For readers captivated by Brit Bennett's *The Mothers* and Jennifer Weiner's *Mrs. Everything*, this novel is a must-read that intertwines the past with the present, exploring how the decisions of previous generations echo in the lives of today’s women. Shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. The book is in BRAND NEW condition and is published in 2023 by Hub City Press, available in a durable paper-over-boards format.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9798885740074
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hub City Press
Description:
From the award-winning author of Over the Plain Housescomes a major novel about two young women contending with unplanned pregnancies in different eras.
Edie Carrigan didn't plan to "get herself" pregnant, much less end up in a home for unwed mothers. In 1950s North Carolina, illegitimate pregnancy is kept secret, wayward women require psychiatric cures, and adoption is always the best solution. Not even Edie’s closest friend, Luce Waddell, understands what Edie truly wants: to keep and raise the baby.
Twenty-five years later, Luce is a successful lawyer, and her daughter Meera now faces the same decision Edie once did. Like Luce, Meera is fiercely independent and plans to handle her unexpected pregnancy herself. Along the way, Meera finds startling secrets about her mother’s past, including the long-ago friendship with Edie. As the three women’s lives intertwine and collide, the story circles age-old questions about female awakening, reproductive choice, motherhood, adoption, sex, and missed connections.
For fans of Brit Bennett's The Mothers and Jennifer Weiner's Mrs. Everything, The Say So is a timely novel that asks: how do we contend with the rippling effects of the choices we've made? With equal parts precision and tenderness, Franks has crafted a sweeping epic about the coming of age of the women’s movement that reverberates through the present day.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9798885740074
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hub City Press
Description:
From the award-winning author of Over the Plain Housescomes a major novel about two young women contending with unplanned pregnancies in different eras.
Edie Carrigan didn't plan to "get herself" pregnant, much less end up in a home for unwed mothers. In 1950s North Carolina, illegitimate pregnancy is kept secret, wayward women require psychiatric cures, and adoption is always the best solution. Not even Edie’s closest friend, Luce Waddell, understands what Edie truly wants: to keep and raise the baby.
Twenty-five years later, Luce is a successful lawyer, and her daughter Meera now faces the same decision Edie once did. Like Luce, Meera is fiercely independent and plans to handle her unexpected pregnancy herself. Along the way, Meera finds startling secrets about her mother’s past, including the long-ago friendship with Edie. As the three women’s lives intertwine and collide, the story circles age-old questions about female awakening, reproductive choice, motherhood, adoption, sex, and missed connections.
For fans of Brit Bennett's The Mothers and Jennifer Weiner's Mrs. Everything, The Say So is a timely novel that asks: how do we contend with the rippling effects of the choices we've made? With equal parts precision and tenderness, Franks has crafted a sweeping epic about the coming of age of the women’s movement that reverberates through the present day.