“A stirring intergenerational tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of women who dared to choose their own paths.” --Buzzfeed
The Women on Platform Two
A Novel of Ireland
Description
In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this sweeping, timely novel inspired by a remarkable and little-known true story.
Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband’s vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a mother of three, learns the devastating news that if she conceives again, her health complications could prove fatal.
Dublin, 2023: A close call makes Saoirse realize that she may never want to be a mother. Little does she know that only a few decades ago, a group of women made this option possible for her. And she’s about to meet one of them…
The Women on Platform Two is a haunting, powerful story of feminine resistance and resilience that reminds us all of where we started—and how far we still have to go.
Reviews
"Powerful...a captivating narrative of courage, female friendship, and the ongoing struggle for a woman's right to choose." —Shelf Awareness
“A family drama at its core steeped in love, loss, explorations of grief and trauma. The Women on Platform Two is based on a true story of the brave women who were tenacious enough to stand up for change . . . You'll have so many great discussion topics for book club and will leave feeling fired up.” --Glamour
"Based upon a little-known true event, this haunting and emotional story...could not be timelier. Women in the United States are not the only ones who must fight to protect personal rights, and this powerful novel will remind readers of the fragility of those freedoms.” —Library Journal, starred review