Enjoying an unusually close relationship with her daughter, Phoebe, Catherine Sanderson has kept only one secret--the identity of Phoebe's father--until Phoebe embarks on her own search for her paternity, bringing her real father, B. J., an investigative reporter working on a story involving Catherine's newest client, back into their lives. 50,000 first printing.
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December 7, 1948
Pearl Cleage is an author whose works, both fiction and non-fiction, often delve into the intersections of feminism and racism, particularly within the context of African-American women's lives. Her writing draws heavily from personal experiences and community narratives, addressing themes such as domestic violence and rape within the Black community with a distinctively feminist lens. Cleage explores issues of identity, community, and social justice through her powerful and engaging prose. Her authorial voice is recognized for its candor and its ability to cut to the heart of complex social issues.
Ava Johnson has had a decade of wild living in Atlanta and now she¿s returning to her home town of Idylwild in Michigan, her fabulous career plans in tatters. Ava is certain that Idylwild is the end of the road for her, but instead it turns out to be a new beginning. She falls for Eddie, a tough, but tai-chi-practising, Vietnam veteran; she rediscovers her relationship with her recently widowed sister Joyce; she supports the town¿s teenage mothers. But Ava also makes enemies. The Reverend and his formidable wife seem determined to drive her out of town. But what secrets are they hiding? Pearl Cleage¿s debut novel is a truly engaging, universal story, and her sparkling voice combines compassion, honesty and warm humour.