Saving Ruth

Exploring themes of identity and change, this coming-of-age novel follows a young Jewish woman returning to her Alabama hometown after attending a Northern college. She quickly realizes that both her life and her personal growth are not as transformed as she had imagined. Through a blend of Southern fiction and serious topics like anorexia, family dynamics, and racial tensions, the narrative offers a poignant and engaging look at the complexities of her experiences in the Deep South.