Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
📝 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
Author
Anna QuindlenCondition
Used like new - however, price tag was cut from inside jacket cover.
Product Info
- Publisher : Random House
- Publication date : January 24, 1998
- Edition : First Edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 293 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0375500510
- ISBN-13 : 978-0375500510
- Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.33 x 1.01 x 9.52 inches
Reviews
🌟 Notable Reviews
⭐ “Unforgettable… Quindlen writes with power and grace.” — The Washington Post
⭐ “Deeply moving. A story of truth and triumph.” — The Boston Globe
⭐ “An important, powerful book that stays with you.” — People