Harmony A Novel
Harmony A Novel by Joanna Goodman, published by Penguin Canada in 2007, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal struggle. This edition spans 354 pages and is presented in English. The story follows new mother Anne Mahroum as she navigates the challenges of motherhood, particularly her feelings of shame and obsession regarding her son Evan’s club feet. As Anne grapples with her desire for perfection, she reflects on her complicated relationship with her mother and the secrets of her past.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life and the impact of hidden truths. Anne’s journey leads her to confront her estranged father and the mysteries surrounding her upbringing, revealing layers of emotional complexity. This novel invites contemplation on the nature of acceptance and the bonds that shape our identities.
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New mother Anne Mahroum is blessed with a loving husband, a comfortable life, and a brand-new baby. But she’s having a hard time adjusting to the fact hat her son, Evan, was born with club feet. Filled with shame over her desire for him to be perfect, Anne begins to obsess about her own relationship with her mother, who mysteriously whisked Anne away from her birthplace when she was a young girl–and still refuses to say why. Longing to meet her estranged father and family, Anne determines to unearth the secrets about her past, never suspecting that the truth may be more than she wants to know.
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