At sixteen, Eva meets Jamie by chance. She lives in middle-class south Brooklyn he comes from the super rich of upper Manhattan. Shes observant, cautious, often insecure hes curious, bold, full of mysteries. These two questers are drawn together in a strange and profound friendship, tested by forces larger than themselves. As Eva follows a path of conventional achievementa prestigious degree, a formative romance, the start of an ambitious careerJamie seeks out more radical experiments in finding himself: renouncing his family, joining a political movement, and eventually even talking to God.Carried forcefully along by Clare Sestanovichs exquisite prose, these two characters are pulled into separate spheres but circle the same questions: how to define their values and find their purpose, how to create a sense of self while discovering what they owe to society and to the cause of justice. These reckonings propel a surprising story of intimacy across time, exploring the alchemy of identity, the mystery of destiny, and the difficult journey of finding faithin yourself, and in the world.
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