Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. But when Sam finds an unlikely kindred spirit in Elisabeth's father-in-law, the true differences between the women's lives become starkly revealed and a betrayal has devastating consequences.Ī masterful exploration of motherhood, power dynamics, and privilege in its many forms, Friends and Strangers reveals how a single year can shape the course of a life. She's worried about student loan debt and what the future holds. Sam is struggling to decide between the path she's always planned on and a romantic entanglement that threatens her ambition. She neglects her work, losing untold hours to her Brooklyn moms' Facebook group, her "influencer" sister's Instagram feed, and text messages with the best friend she never sees anymore.Įnter Sam, a senior at the local women's college, whom Elisabeth hires to babysit. Alone in the house with her infant son all day (and awake with him much of the night), she feels uneasy, adrift. 'CAPTIVATING, WISE AND LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY' Ann Napolitano, author of Dear EdwardĮlisabeth, an accomplished journalist and new mother, is struggling to adjust to life in a small town after nearly twenty years in New York City. 'A SMART AND DEEPLY COMPELLING EXPLORATION OF FEMALE FRIENDSHIP' Tom Perrotta, author of The Leftovers 'HER BEST YET' Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'I LOVED IT' Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion It also offers a broader look at issues we are facing as an American society.THE PERFECT BOOK GROUP SUMMER READ FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE ENGAGEMENTS AND MAINE The novel takes on modern issues surrounding adulthood, motherhood and class. “I’ve been that young woman wondering what the future holds and how she’s going to pay off her student loans, and I’ve been the middle-aged mom doling out advice to babysitters in their 20s while I still am totally unsure how to handle aspects of my own life,” said Sullivan. Now, the mother of two young children, she sees the story from both sides. In an interview with TODAY, she explained that she worked a nanny job in college where she formed a close relationship with the woman she worked for at the time. Told from alternating perspectives of a young mom named Elisabeth and her nanny, Sam, this is a book about what it means to live an authentic, happy and purposeful life.įor Sullivan, this book is not a far step outside of her own reality.
“Friends and Strangers is a compellingly readable book that feels a little bit like a beach read, but at the same time tackles themes of acceptance of others and also of yourself,” said Jenna. For this month, the Read With Jenna pick is Friends and Strangers by J.
Jenna Bush Hager has the perfect book for you to read this July while you take time to enjoy the summer sunshine.
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