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The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)
"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett is one of the most talked about books of the year -- a stunning page-turner about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds: one black, and one white. It’s a powerful story about family, compassion, identity and roots.
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"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett is a poignant story that reveals its true power only after you peel away the delicate façade it presents. The novel revolves around two twin sisters—one who chooses to pass as white to be free and to forget, the other who reluctantly returns to the hometown they once escaped only to reclaim it. As you read, you may find yourself swiftly moving through the first half of the book, yet struggling to fully grasp the profound impact of trauma, abuse, fear, bigotry, and deep loneliness. The characters do not scream, fight, or protest; their silent strength and ability to endure without complaint become their curse. It's a just story if you want it to be—or a profoundly moving experience if you allow it to be.
A sweet story of how two sisters lives can have complex outcomes by choices made in life. They both held such a big burden, one longing for her sister and the other living a lie her whole life.
A beautiful book about love, family, loss, and forgiveness. I was invested from the start and read this book as quickly as I could to know what happens to everyone. I really liked Jude's character and Early was great as well. Wonderful book.
Britt Bennett’s The Vanishing Half is a powerful and beautifully written novel about identity, race, and family. It follows twin sisters, Desiree and Stella, who grow up in a small Southern town but choose very different paths—one embracing her Black identity, the other passing as white and leaving her past behind.
Bennett’s storytelling is engaging and thought-provoking, exploring the lasting impact of choices, secrets, and personal identity. The characters feel real and complex, especially the sisters and their daughters, who navigate the consequences of their mothers’ decisions.
With elegant writing and a compelling plot, The Vanishing Half is a must-read. It’s a moving, unforgettable novel that stays with you long after you finish.
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