A 1960s Suburban Coming-of-Age Novel of Irish-American Families, Westchester, and Identity
During the summer of 1966 in suburban Westchester County, New York, thirteen-year-old Maggie Scanlan observes the fragile dynamics of her wealthy Irish-American Catholic family. When her autocratic grandfather John Scanlan suffers a debilitating stroke, the family's patriarchy crumbles.
As her parents' marriage fractures under financial and religious tensions, Maggie navigates adolescent self-discovery, local class divides, and her neighborhood's racial integration, learning adult lessons about love, loyalty, and independence.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen delivers an insightful, atmospheric coming-of-age debut set in mid-century American suburbia. A great fit for readers of Mary Beth Keane, Alice McDermott, and Elizabeth Strout.
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