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Pomegranate: A Novel

Name: Pomegranate: A Novel
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Book Synopsis: LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTION The acclaimed author of The Serpent’s Gift returns with this “deep and beautiful” (Jaqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author) story about a queer Black woman working to stay clean, pull her life together, and heal after being released from prison. Ranita Atwater is “getting short.” She is almost done with her four-year sentence for opiate possession at Oak Hills Correctional Center. Three years sober, she is determined to stay clean and regain custody of her two children. Ranita is regaining her freedom, but she’s leaving behind her lover Maxine, who has inspired her to imagine herself and the world differently. My name is Ranita, and I’m an addict, she has said again and again at recovery meetings. But who else is she? Who might she choose to become? Now she must steer clear of the temptations that have pulled her down, while atoning for her missteps and facing old wounds. With a fierce, smart, and sometimes funny voice, Ranita reveals how rocky and winding the path to wellness is for a Black woman, even as she draws on family, memory, faith, and love in order to choose life. Pomegranate is a complex portrayal of queer Black womanhood and marginalization in America from an author “working at the height of her powers” (Tayari Jones, New York Times bestselling). In lyrical and precise prose, Helen Elaine Lee paints a humane and unflinching portrait of the devastating effects of incarceration and addiction, and of one woman’s determination to tell her story.

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Discover the captivating and powerful storytelling of Pomegranate: A Novel. Longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, this gripping story follows Ranita Atwater, a queer Black woman on a journey of redemption and self-discovery after being released from prison.

Through a deceptively simple plot, acclaimed author Helen Elaine Lee delves deep into themes of addiction, incarceration, and the struggle to rebuild a shattered life. As Ranita fights to stay clean and regain custody of her children, she must confront her past mistakes, face old wounds, and navigate the temptations that threaten to derail her progress.

But Pomegranate is more than just a tale of personal redemption. It is a searing exploration of queer Black womanhood and the marginalized experiences in America. With a fierce, smart, and sometimes funny voice, Ranita invites readers into her world as she grapples with the intertwined forces of family, memory, faith, and love.

Helen Elaine Lee's lyrical and precise prose paints a vivid and unflinching portrait of the devastating effects of incarceration and addiction. By choosing life, Ranita becomes a beacon of resilience and hope in a society that often seeks to stifle voices like hers.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary novel that showcases the strength of the human spirit, the power of storytelling, and the transformative nature of healing. Experience the deeply moving journey of Pomegranate: A Novel today and witness why Helen Elaine Lee is considered one of the most talented authors of our time.

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