While I Was Gone (Oprah's Book Club) [Paperback] Miller, Sue

While I Was Gone (Oprah's Book Club) [Paperback] Miller, Sue

Book is in good condition! There is light wear from use. The pages are clean with no marks.

"While I Was Gone" explores the impulsive nature of human beings in a riveting manner. According to The New York Times, Miller adeptly weaves themes of secrecy, betrayal, and forgiveness into a narrative that shines. Jo Becker, the protagonist, seemingly has it all - a loving marriage, three dynamic daughters, and a rewarding career. However, she finds herself plagued by a sense of unease. The return of an old housemate from her days in a communal house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, propels Jo into a distant past, specifically the fateful summer of 1968. This triggers an obsession with her former self and threatens to pull her further away from her present life, including her husband and the world she now inhabits. Jo's complex feelings toward her husband, as well as her intricate fantasies and fears regarding another man, are skillfully portrayed as the narrative gracefully shifts between the past and the present. Miller's writing shines particularly when depicting the turmoil of one's faith, as highlighted by The New York Times Book Review. The quiet yet gripping nature of Jo's character, flaws and all, solidify her as a thoroughly modern heroine, as previously shown in Miller's 1986 novel, "The Good Mother". Through her portrayal of impulsive actions, Miller once again demonstrates how such impulses can fracture a family, as noted by USA Today. Ultimately, "While I Was Gone" is a marvelous, poignant, and powerful novel, according to the Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer."

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