📝 For eighteen years, Fran Benedetto kept a terrible secret: her husband beat her. One night, she finally runs—with her son, a new identity, and the hope of a better future. In Black and Blue, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anna Quindlen delivers a powerful, emotionally charged novel about the courage it takes to escape domestic abuse, the love of a mother for her child, and the price of freedom. Unflinching and unforgettable, this is a deeply human story of survival, sacrifice, and starting over.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
Heart-wrenching and honest portrayal of domestic violence
A strong, resilient female lead fighting for freedom
Beautifully written with emotional depth and empathy
Tackles important themes with sensitivity and realism
 
📌 Perfect For
Readers of Jodi Picoult, Kristin Hannah, or Celeste Ng
Book clubs and women’s fiction readers
Anyone drawn to stories of strength, reinvention, and survival