Description
In Jane Green's "Babyville," three friends navigate the tumultuous journey into motherhood, discovering that the reality of raising children is far more complex than they ever imagined. Julia, seeking fulfillment, believes a baby will mend her fractured life, while Maeve, a staunch career woman, faces an unexpected pregnancy that challenges her commitment-free lifestyle. Meanwhile, Samantha's idealized vision of domestic bliss crumbles under the weight of exhaustion and marital strain, leading her down a dangerous path. This witty and tender novel explores the profound ways motherhood reshapes identity, friendship, and desire, proving that the most life-altering events are rarely what we expect.
Available Editions
paperback
Crown
Published Mar 23, 2004
466 pages
ISBN: 9780767912242
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Babyville by Jane Green.