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"Mothers and Sons" written by Adam Haslett, published in January 2025. The genre is likely literary fiction.
"Mothers and Sons" tells the story of Peter, an immigration lawyer grappling with a challenging case involving a young Albanian man, Vasel. Peter is also dealing with the death of his father and a strained relationship with his mother, Ann. Ann, along with her partner Clare, runs Viriditas, a spiritual retreat in Vermont. The book explores themes of family, loss, memory, truth, and the complexities of human relationships.
#immigration, #law, #family, #memory, #trauma, #relationships, #secrets, #truth, #justice, #comingofage, #MothersAndSons, #AdamHaslett
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