Description: Told in two alternating narratives bound by a shocking parallel of issues such as reproductive rights and society's expectations of women and mothers, Counting Backwards is a compelling reminder that progress is rarely a straight line and always hard-won.
Brief description:
Jacqueline Friedland is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of historical and contemporary women's fiction. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned a law degree from NYU and a Master of Fine Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. Jackie regularly reviews fiction for trade publications and appears at schools and other locations as a guest lecturer. She lives just outside New York City with her husband, four children, and two dogs. Connect with her online at jacquelinefriedland.com; Facebook: @JacquelineFriedlandAuthor; Instagram: @jackiefriedland; X: @jbfriedland
Review Quotes: 'Sobering, thought-provoking, and courageous. COUNTING BACKWARDS sheds light on historical and modern injustices against women through two resilient female leads, court cases that will leave you stunned, and twists you won't see coming.'--Gabriella Saab, author of THE LAST CHECKMATE