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Rona Jaffe
The Best of Everything
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"The Best of Everything" by Rona Jaffe is a classic novel that provides a fascinating look into the lives of young women in the 1950s as they navigate the challenges of work, love, and ambition in New York City. The book follows the stories of four women – Caroline, Gregg, April, and Barbara – as they work at a publishing company in Manhattan, each striving to find their own version of success and happiness. Jaffe's novel is a powerful exploration of the societal expectations placed upon women during this time period, as they were often relegated to secretarial positions and expected to prioritize marriage and family over their careers. The book highlights the struggles that these women face as they try to break free from these constraints and forge their own paths. One of the strengths of "The Best of Everything" is Jaffe's ability to create complex and relatable characters that readers will root for, even as they make mistakes and face setbacks. The novel is also notable for its frank and honest depictions of issues such as sexual harassment, abortion, and infidelity, which were still relatively taboo subjects at the time of its publication. Overall, "The Best of Everything" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on women's experiences in the mid-20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature, women's history, or simply a well-crafted and engaging story...
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