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The story centers on Dawn O'Hara, a young newspaperwoman who must return to her Michigan hometown after falling ill. Having spent years caring for her mentally ill husband, she feels aged beyond her years at just 28. The narrative explores her journey of recovery, supported by her sister Norah's family and the attentions of the charming German doctor, Ernst Von Gerhard. This debut novel by Edna Ferber highlights themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the struggle against personal challenges, showcasing strong female characters typical of Ferber's work.
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Dawn O'Hara, Edna Ferber
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Dawn O'Hara
- Subtitle
- The Girl Who Laughed
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edna Ferber
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 166
- ISBN13
- 9781438517780
- Category
- Pedagogy
- Description
- The story centers on Dawn O'Hara, a young newspaperwoman who must return to her Michigan hometown after falling ill. Having spent years caring for her mentally ill husband, she feels aged beyond her years at just 28. The narrative explores her journey of recovery, supported by her sister Norah's family and the attentions of the charming German doctor, Ernst Von Gerhard. This debut novel by Edna Ferber highlights themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the struggle against personal challenges, showcasing strong female characters typical of Ferber's work.