Books like While I Was Gone by Sue Miller
Jo Becker left the life her parents envisioned in 1968, living a bohemian existence in Cambridge under an alias. A year of freedom ends abruptly when her best friend is found dead in her home.
Years later, Jo occupies the life she once abandoned: a successful veterinary practice, a devoted husband named Daniel, three grown daughters, and a charming Massachusetts farmhouse. While she enjoys the stability of family and community, moments of doubt surface—she questions whether the life she built truly satisfies her yearning for freedom.
The arrival of an old housemate in her small town stirs familiar temptations, prompting Jo to re‑engage with a past she thought left behind. This dangerous flirtation threatens to expose her darkest memories and jeopardize everything she holds dear.
First publish date: May 23, 2000
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Sue Miller
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