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Women Talking

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Women Talking is a novel by Miriam Toews that explores the aftermath of a series of sexual assaults in a Mennonite community. The women of the community gather to discuss their options, weighing the consequences of staying or leaving. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, autonomy, and the power of collective action.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication year
2018
ISBN-13
9781635572599
Language
English
Subjects
Feminist LiteratureContemporary FictionReligious CommunitiesSocial JusticeWomen's RightsLiterary FictionCanadian LiteraturePsychological FictionCultural CritiqueSurvivor Narratives

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