The Color of Winter

by Lisa Shapiro

In a world that glorifies the mind but stifles the spirit, two women struggle to live life on their own terms. Haunted by ghosts of the past, Dr. Sandra Ross, 51, seeks safety in the conventions and conformity of academia. Newly appointed to the History Department at University of California--Berkeley she becomes faculty advisor to 29-year-old Jay Hope, the rebellious daughter of wealthy philanthropists. Jay's inheritance is contingent upon her receiving a college degree before she turns 31, and her powerful mother will do everything she can to ensure Jay plays be her rules. But Jay has other plans..

201 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Didi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful novel. I found myself smiling often. There were moments of out right laughter and few tears. It was a light but absolutely enjoyable read. I will likely read it again.