Description: "... a wrenching but life-affirming novel based on a true story of survival, friendship, and redemption when six girls come together in a Catholic reform school in 1960s Buffalo, NY."--Provided by publisher.
Brief description:
Susan Wiggs is the author of more than fifty novels, including the beloved Lakeshore Chronicles series and the recent New York Times bestsellers The Lost and Found Bookshop, The Oysterville Sewing Circle, and Family Tree. Her award-winning books have been translated into two dozen languages. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington State's Puget Sound.
Review Quotes:
"Compelling....It is a must-read on the resilience of women and the deep bonds of friendship that arise from shared experiences." - Booklist
"A compelling page turner." - Women's World
"Wayward Girls is all about the power of female bonds. Yet reading it, I was reminded that it hasn't been all that long since women had no rights to contraception, sex education, or reproductive rights...and how we seem to be reverting back to a world like that. This isn't just a moment in time--it's a cautionary tale." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A stirring read that examines the primal struggle of the spirit to not just survive evil but candidly confront it, buoyed by imperishable courage and hope. Wiggs thoughtfully explores the dynamics of her protagonists' relationships, deftly defining their successes and failures, their wins and betrayals..." - Shana Abe, bestselling author of The Second Mrs. Astor
"Compelling...This powerful and unforgettable novel is a poignant and enlightening look into a sad chapter of recent history." - Library Journal (starred review)
"Heart-wrenching...sweeping. This one lingers long after the last page." - Publishers Weekly
"After decades of best-sellers, Wayward Girls might be Susan Wiggs opus. A gut-wrenching story of survival, friendship, and justice. Masterful." - Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell