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In the turbulent 1970s, perfectionist activist Bobby Desoto and the energetic Mary Whittaker plan a series of protests against the Vietnam War. Their idealism and mutual love propel them into the center of a high‑stakes activism movement. But when one action turns disastrous, the consequences ripple across both their lives. Faced with danger and legal threat, Bobby and Mary must erase their past, assume new identities, and sever all ties—forever concluding their relationship with a painful vow of separation.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Dana Spiotta
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