Join Pump Up the Volume, the OCWW member book club for an in-person discussion of VIVIAN'S DECISION.
Set in 1956, the novel finds Chicago housewife Vivian Jacobson drowning in the demands of four young children while struggling to find her footing in her new North suburban home.
When she learns she's pregnant with her fifth child, she convinces her husband she should undergo an abortion, but finds following through with it is far harder than she anticipated. As Vivian struggles under a looming deadline to make her final decision, a series of revelations complicate her choice, emphasizing the precariousness of her position. What choice can she make that is best for her family, but also for herself?
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BIO: DELLA LEAVITT began an intensive pursuit of the art of writing fiction in 2013 after a career in technology and education. Among other endeavors, she joined OCWW in 2016 and served on the board for four years. She won a grant from the historical novel fellowship from the Newberry Library as well as the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to work on Vivian's Decision, her debut novel.
