The Book Show | Caroline Leavitt - Days of Wonder

May 28, 2024 00:27:21
The Book Show | Caroline Leavitt - Days of Wonder
The Book Show
The Book Show | Caroline Leavitt - Days of Wonder

May 28 2024 | 00:27:21

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Show Notes

"Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt centers a young mother who, incarcerated as a teenager, now forges a redemptive path forward. It features whirlwind romances old and new, and is a mother-daughter story, a striking testament to the resilience of their love. 

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