Author: Joanne Harris
Publisher: Orion
Overview:
A bold, timely novel that explores themes of aging, invisibility, and empowerment for women.
Plot Highlights:
Bernie Moon has spent her life caring for others—her husband, son, and friends—while feeling increasingly invisible herself, especially as she navigates menopause.
She struggles with feelings of fading and hormonal upheaval, often feeling like she's losing her grip on reality.
The murder of a young woman in a local park triggers a flood of childhood memories and awakens a dormant talent Bernie had promised herself never to revisit.
As a teen, her abilities nearly destroyed her, but now, older and wiser, she begins to wonder if her hidden power is the key to reclaiming her life and demanding recognition.
Themes:
Women's inner strength and the desire for control.
The impact of aging and societal invisibility.
Rediscovering and embracing personal power.