~ Trade Paperback

~ New Release - 2023

What happens to a girl’s exuberance and wonder as she becomes a woman?  T his memorable portrait of coming-of-age offers a powerful reflection on class, addiction, parenthood, longing, and ambition.

Allegra Goodman’s beautiful and wise novel Sam is deceptively simple: it is about a girl who becomes a woman, but underneath its straightforward chronology and spare sentences lie layers of extraordinary depth, sensitivity, and tenderness.  This unforgettable ode to girlhood asks, What happens to a child's sense of joy and belonging, as well as her belief in herself, as she grows up? 

“Sam is original, full of heart, and makes you think and feel.  A coming-of-age tale for all ages.” -- Good Morning America