When a lifelong friendship between two women turns into an unexpected romance and their families merge, the lives of Jin-Ho and Susan are irrevocably reshaped. Set against the backdrop of adoption in Korea during World War II and its aftermath, this quietly devastating novel follows one family's attempt to navigate love across cultural divides.
Anne Tyler is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. Her work often explores American themes through literature.