Learning to Breathe
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Sixteen-year-old Indy struggles to conceal that she is pregnant by rape and then, turned out by relatives, must find a way to survive on her own in Nassau.
Bahamian author Janice Lynn Mather explores complex family dynamics and the journey of adolescence in her writing. Her prose is marked by a potent emotional resonance and a keen insight into character psychology. Mather focuses on themes of identity, loss, and the search for one's place in the world. Her works are appreciated for their authenticity and their ability to capture the vulnerability of human experience.


Sixteen-year-old Indy struggles to conceal that she is pregnant by rape and then, turned out by relatives, must find a way to survive on her own in Nassau.
"In this Caribbean-set story, four friends experience unexpected changes in their lives during the summer when a hotel developer purchases their community's beloved beach"--Provided by publisher.