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Joan Castleman has devoted her life to supporting her husband, a celebrated writer, while putting her own creative aspirations on hold. As he stands on the brink of a prestigious literary award, Joan reassesses her choices, recognizes her suppressed ambitions, and decides to end their marriage, confronting the complexities of partnership, identity, and self‑realization.
First publish date: May 31, 2004
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Meg Wolitzer
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