The House of Eve
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"Amazing...I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book." --Reese Witherspoon "A triumph of historical fiction" (The Washington Post), an instant New York Times bestseller, and a Reese's Book Club pick, set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal. 1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC's elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don't let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William's family and grant her the life she's been searching for. But having a baby--and fitting in--is easier said than done. With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1982197374
ISBN13:9781982197377
Release Date:February 2024
Publisher:37 Ink
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.78 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The House of Eve touches EVERY emotion
Published by Rae , 4 months ago
This book touched every emotion! Dr. Johnson had me thinking I knew the end, then took some interesting turns! Also this gives me questions to ask my own Mom about my beginning...
Give It A Chance
Published by Emme , 6 months ago
Give this one a chance. Once I got into the book, I was pleasantly surprised on how easy of a read it was. I was so eager to learn how the people connected and was always surprised with something new, every few pages. A fiction book mixed with actual historical events was really nice. I immediately ordered another book by Sadeqa after finishing this one.
I will read anything Sadeqa Johnson writes
Published by SuzyVee , 1 year ago
Sadeqa Johnson is such an amazing storyteller. This book is the best book I've read in 2023, and I doubt that anything will replace it at the top of my list. This book weaves together the stories of two different Black women in a seamless, effortless way.
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