~ Trade Paperback
~ New Release - 2023
What happens to a girl’s exuberance and wonder as she becomes a woman? T his memorable portrait of coming-of-age offers a powerful reflection on class, addiction, parenthood, longing, and ambition.
Allegra Goodman’s beautiful and wise novel Sam is deceptively simple: it is about a girl who becomes a woman, but underneath its straightforward chronology and spare sentences lie layers of extraordinary depth, sensitivity, and tenderness. This unforgettable ode to girlhood asks, What happens to a child's sense of joy and belonging, as well as her belief in herself, as she grows up?
“Sam is original, full of heart, and makes you think and feel. A coming-of-age tale for all ages.” -- Good Morning America