I initially picked up this book because the plot reminded me of a favorite of mine, Lessons in Chemistry. Although it didn’t have the same spark, it still captured my attention. 

I love learning about how life was like for women in the 1950s and how far we’ve come in society, and how far we still have to go. This book is about the perseverance of one woman who wants to break the molds society has forced upon her. 

Although I loved the plot, I felt like the backstory of Maggie’s life took away from everything going on. It would have been much better if it just focused on her present life.