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I was born twice, first as a baby girl on a remarkably smogless Detroit day of January 1960 and then again as a teenage boy in an emergency room near Petoskey, Michigan in August of 1974. So begins the breathtaking story of Calliope and three generations of the Greek-American Stephanides family who travel from a tiny village in Asia Minor to Prohibition-era Detroit before they move out to the tree-lined streets of suburban Grosse Pointe, Michigan. To understand why she is not like other girls, Calliope has to uncover a guilty family secret and the astonishing genetic history that turns her into Cal, one of the most audacious and wondrous narrators in contemporary fiction. Lyrical and thrilling, Middlesex is an exhilarating reinvention of the American epic.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Ephemeral identity and family secrets intertwine powerfully.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories about identity, transformation, and family history, Middlesex offers a compelling journey. The narrator's unique perspective and rich storytelling delve into complex themes that resonate deeply, making it a captivating read for those interested in human resilience and heritage.
