{"product_id":"the-leftover-woman-a-novel-isbn-9780063031470","title":"The Leftover Woman: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended by \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times •\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElle •\u003c\/em\u003e Good Morning America \u003cem\u003e•\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTIME\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e•\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople •\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e•\u003c\/em\u003e Real Simple \u003cem\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eGoodreads \u003cem\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eLibraryReads\u003cem\u003e • \u003c\/em\u003eand many more!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn evocative family drama and a riveting mystery about the ferocious pull of motherhood for two very different women—from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSearching for Sylvie Lee \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eGirl in Translation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Intriguing. . . Kwok is a skilled writer of suspenseful family drama. . . . We root for Jasmine and Rebecca as they face impossible choices and emerge stronger for all the battles they’ve fought, always resisting becoming the ‘leftover’ women.” —Leigh Haber, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJasmine Yang arrives in New York City from her rural Chinese village without money or family support, fleeing a controlling husband, on a desperate search for the daughter who was taken from her at birth—another female casualty of China’s controversial One Child Policy. But with her husband on her trail, the clock is ticking, and she’s forced to make increasingly risky decisions if she ever hopes to be reunited with her daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, publishing executive Rebecca Whitney seems to have it all: a prestigious family name and the wealth that comes with it, a high-powered career, a beautiful home, a handsome husband, and an adopted Chinese daughter she adores. She’s even hired a nanny to help her balance the demands of being a working wife and mother. But when an industry scandal threatens to jeopardize not only Rebecca’s job but her marriage, this perfect world begins to crumble and her role in her own family is called into question.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman \u003c\/em\u003efinds these two unforgettable women on a shocking collision course. Twisting and suspenseful and surprisingly poignant, it's a profound exploration of identity and belonging, motherhood and family. It is a story of two women in a divided city—separated by severe economic and cultural differences yet bound by a deep emotional connection to a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A magnetic meditation on secret histories, motherhood, love, and how we show up for each other in the most surprising of ways. A beautiful, propulsive story!” — Laura Dave, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Thing He Told Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A heart-tugging exploration of love, belonging, and the meaning of family.\" — Ruth Ware, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe It Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“[\u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman\u003c\/em\u003e]. . . has the heart and heft of literary fiction and the couldn’t-put-this-down-even-if-tried engine of a thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Skimm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This poignant mystery sparks fascinating questions about motherhood, class, and identity.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Anyone looking for an of-the-moment page-turner of a novel need look no further.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBethanne Patrick, NPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Secrets and lies propel Jean Kwok’s new novel. . . there are several clever twists.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlice Stephens, The Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A propulsive and engrossing narrative.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fans of \u003cem\u003eLittle Fires Everywhere\u003c\/em\u003e will love this evocative and emotional novel from \u003cem\u003eNYT\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Jean Kwok.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetches.com, “Best Books of the Year”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kwok hooks readers with an emotionally gripping story of two mothers willing to risk everything to protect what they love, skillfully balancing perspectives to a riveting climax.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibraryReads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kwok brings her signature lyrical prose to the novel, while suspense simmers in the background… Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jean Kwok weaves a riveting drama about motherhood and belonging.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping, emotional story of women forced to make impossible (sometimes life-and-death) decisions. Driven by love and self-determination, Jasmine and Rebecca present fierce representations of motherhood rife with vivid struggles and triumphs that lodged right in my heart. Jean Kwok once again delivers suspense and passion within a character-driven framework that readers can't help but lose themselves in. \u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the best and brightest books of the year!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThao Thai, author of Banyan Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kwok brings her signature lyrical prose to the novel, while suspense simmers in the background.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The lives of two women — a privileged book editor and a Chinese immigrant navigating Manhattan's underworld — collide in this emotion-packed thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heart-wrenching examination of transracial adoption and its influence in the lives of a Chinese American child and the two mothers who love her. . . . The resulting intersection of their lives makes this book not only a suspenseful read, but also an introspective journey into the bonds of family, country, class, and race.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElle Magazine, Best Books of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kwok has woven an impeccably plotted domestic thriller that culminates in a profoundly satisfying ending, and I must insist that everyone pick this one up.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimereads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What a page-turner! \u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman \u003c\/em\u003easks aching questions about family and love even as it hop-scotches across cultures and classes, bringing both tragedy and hope. A marvelous read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGish Jen, award-winning author of The Resisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At once a hugely atmospheric and suspenseful mystery and a compelling exploration of motherhood and belonging that packs a profound emotional punch. I couldn’t stop thinking about this book long after I’d read the final page.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A heart-tugging exploration of love, belonging and the meaning of family.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The It Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A haunting, emotionally powerful story about motherhood, family, oppression, immigration, and power. Kwok is an impressive talent whose books resonate with deeply felt emotion and expertly crafted plotting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her and the Will Trent series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jean Kwok has done it again. Her newest novel will make your heart race as it follows two determined women: one whose choices have been limited, and one who has the world at her feet. Jean’s heroines cross languages, borders, and cultures to collide in a confrontation that leaves blood on their hands. As gorgeous as it is thrilling, \u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman\u003c\/em\u003e tells a story of identity, ambition, and love that makes us look again at who we are and who we're forced to be. It asks us: How far would you go to get what you want?\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Phillips, bestselling author of Disappearing Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An utterly riveting novel about two very different mothers, \u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman\u003c\/em\u003e is not only an absolutely propulsive thriller but also a profound exploration of poverty and privilege, oppression and escape, desire and the self. This spellbinding narrative of immigration and hidden identity proves in so many ways that love has no boundaries.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLan Samantha Chang, author of The Family Chao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Leftover Woman \u003c\/em\u003eis an unforgettable, beautifully written page-turner that’s about so many things at once: a courageous woman fighting to escape an abusive husband, a mother’s love and sacrifice, and how culture and language dramatically change the lens through which we are seen and evaluated by others. Jean Kwok uses an intricately layered plot to ensnare and mesmerize us with fierce, complex characters. I absolutely adored this novel, from its tantalizing first pages to the poignant ending.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngie Kim, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness Falls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A magnetic meditation on secret histories, motherhood, love, and how we show up for each other in the most surprising of ways. A beautiful, propulsive story!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890662437093,"sku":"NP9780063031470","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063031470.jpg?v=1730233790","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-leftover-woman-a-novel-isbn-9780063031470","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}