The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West

A stunning journey of a mother's love and sacrifice. Through complex characters, exquisite detail, and rich language, West explores the impossible choices we make to protect those we love. 'A heartfelt story of family, community, and the secrets that won't turn us loose. Don’t you just love a book that lingers in your mind long after you turned the last page? THE TWO LIVES OF SARA primarily takes place in Memphis during the 1960s at a boarding house (although there are references to our protagonist Sara King’s past in Chicago, which she’s trying to outrun.) With themes of hope, resilience, and unexpected love, this novel is sure to take its readers on an emotional journey we won’t soon forget. Magazine, USA Today Book Riot, The Rumpus, Library Journal, PureWow, The Every Girl, Parade and more. This is Catherine Adel West’s second novel, she published Saving Ruby King in 2020 and it was named Most Anticipated Book of the year by Ms. Author Catherine Adel West talks about her new book The Two Lives of Sara A young mother finds refuge and friendship at a boardinghouse in 1960s.

Her debut, Saving Ruby King, released two years agoa timely novel about a young black girl. In this story of hope, resilience and unexpected love, a young mother finds refuge and friendship at a boardinghouse in 1960s Memphis, Tennessee. Although Catherine and I have not had the privilege of meeting in real life (yet), I’m sure our paths will cross at a book festival or book store one of these days. The Two Lives of Sara is Catherine Adel Wests sophomore novel. HBL Note: I get a special thrill from featuring Chicago authors.

The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West