{"product_id":"in-the-family-way-a-novel-isbn-9780063423244","title":"In the Family Way: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIn the Family Way\u003c\/em\u003e bursts with the complexity, drama, and warmth of \u003cem\u003eCall the Midwife, \u003c\/em\u003ebut set at the canasta and kitchen tables of 1960s suburban America. This timely, timeless novel captures not only the reproductive horrors of that era but also political awakening and a kind of nostalgic hope: it's a changing world, and Roe, behind us now, was glimmering on the horizon then. Laney Katz Becker so beautifully reveals that where there are women's hardships, there is consolation to be found, then and still, in each other's company and care.\"—Catherine Newman, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet in the 1960s before Roe, a poignant and powerful novel in the vein of \u003cem\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBig Little Lies\u003c\/em\u003e, about the friendship between a group of suburban housewives who help one another navigate through their personal challenges, marriages, and their pregnancies—both wanted and unwanted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1965 America, women can’t have their own bank accounts, credit cards, or sign their own leases; divorce is scandalous and difficult; and abortion is illegal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery week, a group of suburban housewives meet for their Tuesday canasta game. As cards are drawn and discarded, the women share advice and confidences. When prim and proper Lily Berg, a doctor’s wife, discovers she’s pregnant with their second child, she follows her friend Becca’s suggestion and takes in Betsy, a pregnant teen from the local home for unwed mothers. Betsy, who’s never met anyone Jewish before, is to live with the Bergs for six months, help with babysitting and housekeeping, have her own baby, and agree never to contact the family again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut things quickly get complicated. Lily, who’s opened her home to the teenager, never planned on opening her heart, yet that’s exactly what happens. Meanwhile, Becca is pregnant with her fourth, and comes up with a scheme to get a legal, therapeutic abortion, and Lily’s sister, Rose, discovers the man she married isn’t who he purported to be, and turns to Lily and her husband for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving and atmospheric, full of history and heart, \u003cem\u003eIn the Family Way\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely novel that captures the experiences of women on the cusp of liberation as they struggle with their own complex feelings about being wives, mothers, and women with their own dreams and ambitions. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Brightly polished . . . . The characters are charming and likable, and readers should enjoy spending time with them . . . . Historical novel with a feminist bent and heart to spare.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Becker shines an illuminating light on the state of women’s lives and rights before \u003cem\u003eRoe\u003c\/em\u003e v. \u003cem\u003eWade\u003c\/em\u003e, particularly surrounding issues of unwanted and unplanned pregnancy and divorce. It’s an intriguing and relevant time capsule.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A nec­es­sary and mov­ing reminder of the evo­lu­tion of women’s rights in the US. It high­lights the impor­tance of edu­ca­tion and com­mu­ni­ty in fos­ter­ing women’s empowerment. . . . Per­fect for book clubs, this nos­tal­gic and sat­is­fy­ing read will appeal to women of all ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJewish Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] nec­es­sary and mov­ing reminder of the evo­lu­tion of women’s rights in the US. It high­lights the impor­tance of edu­ca­tion and com­mu­ni­ty in fos­ter­ing women’s empowerment . . . Per­fect for book clubs, this nos­tal­gic and sat­is­fy­ing read will appeal to women of all ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJewish Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIn the Family Way\u003c\/em\u003e bursts with the complexity, drama, and warmth of \u003cem\u003eCall the Midwife, \u003c\/em\u003ebut set at the canasta and kitchen tables of 1960s suburban America. This timely, timeless novel captures not only the reproductive horrors of that era but also political awakening and a kind of nostalgic hope: it's a changing world, and Roe, behind us now, was glimmering on the horizon then. Laney Katz Becker so beautifully reveals that where there are women's hardships, there is consolation to be found, then and still, in each other's company and care.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine Newman, New York Times bestselling author of Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Becker’s latest is chock full of eye-opening reminders of how far women have come since the days when subversive texts like \u003cem\u003eThe Feminine Mystique\u003c\/em\u003e were passed around like contraband. Set in the 1960s, the novel features a delightful cast of characters that you can’t help but fall in love with, and the book’s themes of female autonomy and reproductive freedom are just as potent today, if not more so. A powerful tale, well told.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The history of 'housewives'—everything that goes on behind the Welcome! mat—comes alive in Laney Katz Becker's powerful novel, \u003cem\u003eIn the Family Way\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant, rich, deeply textured tale of women, friendship, and struggles amid 1960s suburbia on the precipice of change. The novel is both an inspiring and gut-wrenching page-turner filled with suburban angst—what we see and what we don’t . . . . If you love books about resilience, the power of friendship, and second chances—run, don’t walk, grab this one!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire and The Goddess of Warsaw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A poignant, rich, deeply textured tale of women, friendship, and struggles amid 1960s suburbia on the precipice of change.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire and The Goddess of Warsaw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delightful and inspiring. Laney Katz Becker’s\u003cem\u003e In the Family Way\u003c\/em\u003e is not just an engaging story of women’s friendship in the 1960s. Through its reminder of how limited women’s lives were—we needed men to co-sign for loans and credit cards; we had to give up the limited jobs available to us upon becoming pregnant; and woe betide the unmarried girl who becomes pregnant when abortions were illegal and dangerous or the women in an abusive relationship when divorce brought shame—it sends an important warning shot about how easy restrictions on women’s lives might return, and indeed are.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeg Waite Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Postmistress of Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With the assault on reproductive rights, this historical novel set in the 1960s is timelier than ever. The women in these pages—feisty, fierce, and fragile—offer a peek behind the curtain of the precariousness of women's rights and womanhood itself. At the same time, this novel is a potent reminder that women throughout history and into the future will continue to survive by doing what we have always done—take care of each other. We need stories that illuminate the enduring power of that particular spirit of sisterhood, which is what\u003cem\u003e In The Family Way \u003c\/em\u003eaccomplishes so beautifully and with such inspiration.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristine Pride, co-author of We Are Not Like Them\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Delightful and inspiring. . . . It sends an important warning shot about how restrictions on women’s lives might return, and, indeed, have.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeg Waite Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of Typewriter Beach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This warm tale of friendship has a wonderful cast of characters that you will root for. An uplifting read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlatinum Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Laney Katz Becker skillfully reveals secrets–from hidden pregnancies to subtle acts of defiance–all unfolding amid weekly games of Canasta. The novel is moving, empathetic, and a vivid reminder of social progress alongside ongoing struggles.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvidence Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This compelling novel delves into the personal journeys of a group of friends navigating marriage, motherhood, and deeply personal choices, proving that even in restrictive times, courage can flourish…moving and atmospheric . . . rich with history and heart . . . . This book feels incredibly timely, offering a powerful look at how women found strength and support in each other and in unexpected allies, making it a truly emotional and memorable read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty Cooks Kisses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A warm, uplifting and empowering novel following a group of women as they find their place on the cusp of liberation; ideal if you’re a fan of \u003ci\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e. It’s Ohio, 1965, and a group of housewives are sharing advice, gossip, and plenty of confidences. Over the course of six months, the friends will be tested beyond expectation.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBelfast Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[An] enjoyable and engaging family drama in 1960s suburban Ohio . . . a novel about women on the verge of historical upheaval who, despite the unjustly dismal options available to them in the era, show immense strength and intelligence.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588012650725,"sku":"NP9780063423244","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063423244.jpg?v=1773960442","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/in-the-family-way-a-novel-isbn-9780063423244","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}