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Jo Becker has every reason to be content. She has three dynamic daughters, a loving marriage, and a rewarding career. But she feels a sense of unease. Then an old housemate reappears, sending Jo back to a distant past when she lived in a communal house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Drawn deeper into her memories of that fateful summer in 1968, Jo begins to obsess about the person she once was. As she is pulled farther from her present life, her husband, and her world, Jo struggles against becoming enveloped by her past and its dark secret.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A gripping tale of past secrets and personal discovery.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories that delve into the depths of memory and identity, While I Was Gone offers an emotional journey. The book's vivid depiction of the 1968 summer and its impact on Jo’s present makes for a compelling read, especially if you’re fascinated by the way past experiences shape our lives.
