Half A Heart

Rosellen Brown's novel, Half a Heart, explores the complex dynamics of a woman, Miriam Vener, whose life in 1980s Houston is upended when her long-lost biracial daughter, Veronica (Ronnee), reenters her life after nearly eighteen years. The story delves into themes of race, privilege, and identity as Miriam navigates her relationship with Ronnee and her place within different social worlds. Through their evolving relationship, the novel examines questions of belonging and the impact of past choices.