Description
In a suburban landscape increasingly shaped by religious fervor, a high school sex-education teacher finds her life upended by a single, offhand remark. Targeted by conservative forces within her community, she navigates a polarized world while grappling with personal struggles and a complicated attraction to a man deeply involved in the very movement that threatens her career. This novel delves into the anxieties and hypocrisies lurking beneath the surface of modern American life, exploring themes of faith, desire, and the search for connection amidst societal division. Tom Perrotta masterfully blends sharp satire with profound empathy, revealing the quiet desperation and unexpected humor found in ordinary lives.
Available Editions
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Sep 30, 2008
ISBN: 9780307356376
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Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Abstinence Teacher by Tom Perrotta.