Discover books similar to "The Last Housewife"

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl growing up in the American South during the 1960s. After her beloved black housekeeper Rosaleen is beaten and jailed for attempting to vote, Lily runs away with her to Tiburon, South Carolina, where they find solace and purpose in the company of a group of beekeeping sisters. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of female empowerment, resilience, and the search for a place to call home.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

This bestselling novel takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s, and tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid who forms an unlikely friendship with a young white woman, Skeeter, who is determined to tell the stories of the black maids who work for white families in the South. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of race, class, and the struggle for social justice in the American South.

Kathleen Grissom

The Kitchen House

This historical novel tells the story of Lavinia, a young Irish girl who is sent to work in the kitchen house of a Virginia plantation in the early 1800s. There, she forms a close bond with the plantation's slaves, particularly Belle, the plantation's master's illegitimate daughter. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of race, class, and the struggle for survival in a society built on inequality.

Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars

This historical novel tells the story of Alice, a young woman who leaves her home in England to marry a man in rural Kentucky during the Great Depression. When she joins a group of women who travel the countryside on horseback, delivering books to people who can't afford them, Alice finds a new sense of purpose and community. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of female empowerment, resilience, and the power of books to change lives.

Kim Michele Richardson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

This historical novel tells the story of Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian in rural Kentucky during the Great Depression. As one of the last of the blue-skinned people of Kentucky, Cussy Mary faces discrimination and prejudice at every turn, but she remains determined to bring books and literacy to the people who need them most. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of female empowerment, resilience, and the power of books to change lives.

Kristin Hannah

The Four Winds

This historical novel tells the story of Elsa, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in Texas during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of a better life. Along the way, she faces hardship, heartbreak, and loss, but she also discovers the power of resilience, courage, and the human spirit. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of female empowerment, resilience, and the search for a place to call home.

Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

This historical novel tells the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who are separated by war and distance during World War II. As they struggle to survive in occupied France, they each discover their own strength, courage, and resilience. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of female empowerment, resilience, and the struggle for survival in the face of adversity.

Kiran Desai

The Inheritance of Loss

This novel tells the story of a judge who retreats to the Himalayas after losing his wife, taking his orphaned granddaughter with him. As they struggle to adjust to their new life, they are confronted with issues of identity, culture, and the legacy of colonialism. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of identity, culture, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing world.

Adam Johnson

The Orphan Master's Son

This novel tells the story of Pak Jun Do, a young man who grows up in North Korea and rises to become a prominent government official. As he navigates the treacherous waters of North Korean politics, he discovers the true cost of power and the human toll of totalitarianism. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of identity, power, and the struggle for survival in a repressive society.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

This novel tells the story of the Price family, who travel to the Belgian Congo in 1959 to spread the word of God. As they struggle to adapt to their new surroundings, they are confronted with issues of culture, colonialism, and the human cost of political upheaval. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Last Housewife' because it also explores themes of identity, culture, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing world.