She then meets Manny, a younger Ecuadorian, at the laundromat, and the two begin a serious and rapid relationship. She eventually leaves Yonah, insisting the serpents in her mind told her she must have a baby, which Yonah does not want. However, Lucia soon experiences another episode, becoming increasingly deranged and irrational. Miranda feels some peace during this time and begins a relationship with a Swiss urologist, Stefan. They live peacefully for a time in a small apartment adjacent to Yonah's health food store. Though Miranda does not approve of their relationship, the couple is genuinely happy and in love. Three years after her last episode, Lucia meets and marries a kindly Russian Jew, Yonah. Because Lucia has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and experiences frequent psychotic episodes, Miranda believes she is the only person who can maintain balance and consistency for her sister. Charged with her sister's care when their mother falls ill, Miranda struggles throughout the novel to reconcile her individual desires with her duty to Lucia's care and protection. Penguin Random House LLC, 2019.Īs young girls, Miranda and Lucia share a deep and meaningful bond. The following version of this book was used to create the guide: Lee, Mira T.
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