Set against the backdrop of 1950s Park Avenue, the memoir explores Anne Roiphe's journey from a privileged adolescence steeped in societal expectations to a quest for personal freedom and artistic expression. Rejecting the conventional role of women, she found inspiration in literary giants while mingling with notable figures of the time. After a divorce at twenty-seven, she embraced her independence and began writing, recounting her candid experiences of self-discovery and the path to redemption with remarkable honesty.
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Anne Roiphe is a writer celebrated for her unwavering commitment to independent thought, refusing to adhere to any party lines, feminist or otherwise. Her prolific career has explored the complex landscape of modern life, often delving into the nuanced experiences of women, motherhood, and identity. Roiphe's distinctive voice offers readers a sharp, often contradictory, yet always compelling perspective on societal shifts. Her work consistently challenges conventional thinking, presenting a deeply personal and intellectually rigorous examination of the human condition.



- 2012
- 2008
From Anne Roiphe, the critically acclaimed author of Fruitful, comes the New York Times bestselling Epilogue, a beautiful memoir about death, life, and widowhood. Roiphe explores what happened when, at age 70, she lost her husband of 40 years. Moving between heartbreaking memories of her marriage and the pressing needs of a new day-to-day routine, Epilogue takes readers on her journey into the unknown world of life after love.
- 1993
Impatient with her work, biologist Leah restores herself at her beach house, where she enters into a bizarre triangle with Ollie, a high-school teacher, and his sister, Sally. 30,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.