Pomegranate

By Helen Elaine Lee,

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"A remarkable feat of literary conjuration." -Jennifer Haigh, nationally bestselling author of Mercy Street

The acclaimed author of The Serpent's Gift returns with this gripping and powerful novel of healing, redemption, and love, following a queer Black woman who works to stay clean, pull her life together, and heal after…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Pomegranate as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ranita (the main character) reminded me of the women that I represent. Despite the many, many barriers created for them by addiction and incarceration, these women are strong, resilient, empathetic, and funny. I loved being able to root for Ranita the way I root for my own clients.

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