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Two women, Olivia and Beth, meet by chance on a Nantucket beach and quickly develop a bond. Olivia, a young mother of an eight-year-old autistic boy who recently died, comes to the island in a trial separation to try and make sense of the tragedy of her own son's life. Beth, a stay-at-home mother of three, is also recently separated after discovering her husband's long-term infidelity. As they spend time together, they find comfort and healing in each other's company. Their friendship becomes stronger as they navigate the challenges of loss and find solace in the simplicity of their time together on the island.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Lisa Genova
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