Books like We are water by Wally Lamb
Anna Oh, a middle‑aged wife, mother and artist, ends a twenty‑seven year marriage to marry Vivica, a Manhattan art dealer who helped shape her career. The novel follows Anna’s journey through love, self‑discovery and the challenges of redefining her identity under the guidance of Vivica’s support and influence.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Wally Lamb
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