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The House of Eve

by Sadeqa Johnson
Moving and thought-provoking - a story of two young black women in the 1950s (pre-roe v wade). Both pregnant and not married - each walking a different path. Both have dreams and disappointments - both face uncomfortable decisions of motherhood, racism, and prejudice. The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson #historicalfiction, #womensfiction, #reading, #BooksToRead, #bookclub, #reading, #books #houseofeve #sadeqajohnson

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"The House of Eve is a triumph of historical fiction....Johnson's novel is an affecting and arresting exploration of young Black womanhood and motherhood in the mid-20th century.... Johnson's talents are in full bloom in this layered story with two distinctive and compelling young Black women at the center.... The House of Eve is engrossing, emotionally wrenching and socially astute storytelling."-Washington Post

"A heartrending story."-Taylor Jenkins Reid, via Goodreads

"This is a moving work of women's fiction with timely perspective on racism, colorism, and pre-Roe women's rights in the United States of the 1950s. Fans of Tayari Jones, Brit Bennett, and Jeni McFarland will want to check it out."-Library Journal

"Johnson's suspenseful and thought-provoking latest follows two young Black women as they separately navigate mid-20th century America.... This well-crafted work is bound to provoke discussion among readers about the conflicts women face regarding pregnancy."-Publishers Weekly

"Johnson showcases the difficult boundaries of race, class, and education as she explores the obstacles and consequences that confront those who seek to cross them."-Booklist

"Johnson's portrait of young women with sharp wit and big dreams is powerful and honest."-PopSugar

"If you've read Sadeqa Johnson's other books, you'll know her extraordinary talent for writing historical fiction that breaks the mold by challenging dominant narratives and encouraging readers to rethink their assumptions. Her latest offering is a powerfully moving story of womanhood, motherhood, race and redemption."-Ms. Magazine

"Sadeqa Johnson is expert at excavating the parts of the past that we would rather not confront. She dusts off these harrowing histories, shines them up, and gives them their proper glory. She mines this terrain with soaring grace, shining intellect, and a love that resonates on every page. Thanks to Johnson's enviable ability to craft narratives that not only educate and elucidate, but also enamor, the stories of Ruby and Eleanor, and the Ancestors and Elders they represent, will remain with me always. The House of Eve is a powerful witnessing, an indispensable testimony, and a remarkable addition to Johnson's already stunning bibliography." -ROBERT JONES, JR., author of The New York Times bestselling novel, The Prophets

"A luminous, moving read."--Kate Quinn, author of The Diamond Eye


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