A Real Animal by Emeline Atwood book lover gift the story of a mother

the story of a mother and daughter living on a Vermont apple orchard

the perfume capital of the world

historically Black university in Washington DC

Beth is left to raise Isabella—their only daughter—and continue the work they started

A Real Animal by Emeline Atwood book lover gift the story of a motherIn this unforgettable debut, a moment of metaphysical transformation launches a womans beautiful and terrifying journey through her twenties, through loneliness and complicated love that takes her from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the plains of Texas A Real Animal follows Lucy through the decade dividing college and real adulthood, as she navigates three distinct romantic relationships, reckons with the false promise of family intimacy, and