The Amendments by Niamh Mulvey

{"summary":"The Amendments explores the intertwined lives of three generations of women, focusing on themes of love, freedom, and the impact of the past on the present. Nell and her partner Adrienne are preparing to welcome a new baby, but Nell is haunted by her unresolved history as a mother. This journey takes her back to Ireland, where she must confront her teenage years during the transformative Celtic Tiger era and her mother's struggles in the 1980s women's rights movement. As Nell navigates these memories, she grapples with a secret that continues to shape her life."}

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Total Points: 80

This book was first published in 2024

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