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Evelyn Wilde Mayerson
Evelyn Wilde Mayerson is the author behind the wonderfully strange novel Naked Came the Manatee. If you enjoy a good dose of satire and a story that doesn't take itself too seriously, you'll find her work a real treat.
If birds are free
Synopsis
Hester, a homeless woman living on the streets of Philadelphia, finds an unexpected community among her colorful friends. When her civil rights are challenged, her companions rally around her, leading to a court battle. This story explores themes of dignity, friendship, and the fight for justice for those on the margins of society.
Genres
Characters
HesterProtagonist
Hester JenningsProtagonist
A woman who abandons her comfortable life to live among Philadelphia's homeless and mentally ill population, seeking a sense of freedom she cannot find in conventional society.
DunceSupporting
Hester's hallucinatory voice, an alter-ego that speaks bluntly about her choices and the world around her.