Description
This powerful and acclaimed novel tells the story of Dolores Price, an overweight Italian-American woman from Connecticut, as she navigates a tumultuous life from childhood to middle age. The book chronicles Dolores’s journey through multiple personal tragedies, including family dysfunction, a traumatic assault, a nervous breakdown, and institutionalization. Despite her many setbacks, she slowly finds her way toward emotional and psychological healing through self-discovery and humor. The narrative is a poignant exploration of resilience and the lasting impact of childhood trauma on adult life. Ultimately, the book is a moving and often humorous tale of a woman’s struggle to find self-acceptance and a place in the world.
