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416 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication December 1, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Mae was born to an unwed mother, stolen from adoptive parents by her mother, and spent her childhood on the run. Coming from nothing, with nothing, she manages to re-invent herself multiple times, becoming a woman who can, as her mother Ida urged. From New York City in the 1920s to the Depression, to World War II, and suburban motherhood, Mae's life is marked by tragedy and struggle. She never takes the easy road. A complicated marriage, complicated motherhood, complicated desires, make Mae an unusual heroine, and unforgettable.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I absolutely fell in love with Mae and so thoroughly enjoyed watching her take on life over the decades. She is so relatable and admirable. There are so many things she has to deal with like coming of age, marriage, motherhood, the dissolution of a marriage, a career, and finding who she is and what she truly wants in life. I can’t get this book out of my head and will be reading again and again. This swept me off my feet. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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