The Kindest Lie: A Novel by Nancy Johnson Author Writer Book Club Fiction Read

The Kindest Lie: A Novel by Nancy Johnson Recommended by O Magazine * GMA * Elle * Marie Claire * Good Housekeeping * NBC News * Shondaland * Chicago Tribune * Woman's Day * Refinery 29 * Bustle * The Millions * New York Post * Parade * Hello! Magazine * PopSugar Powerful and unforgettable, The Kindest Lie is the story of an American family and reveals the secrets we keep and the promises we make to protect one another. “The Kindest Lie is a deep dive into how we define family, what it means to be a mother, and what it means to grow up Black...beautifully crafted.” —JODI PICOULT "A fantastic story...well-written, timely, and oh-so-memorable."—Good Morning America Every family has its secrets... In Chicago, Ruth Tuttle, an Ivy-League educated Black engineer, is married to a kind and successful man. He’s eager to start a family, but Ruth is uncertain. She has never gotten over the baby she was forced to leave behind as a teenager. She had promised her family she’d never look back, but must make peace with the past. Returning home, Ruth discovers the Indiana factory town of her youth is plagued by unemployment, racism, and despair. As she begins digging into the past, she unexpectedly befriends a young white boy looking for connection. Just as Ruth is about to uncover a burning secret, a heart-stopping incident strains the tensions, sending them on a collision course that could upend both their lives. Excellent Used Condition