Object Lessons

Set in suburban New York City during the 1960s, this poignant audiobook follows twelve-year-old Maggie as she navigates the complexities of family life under the influence of her powerful grandfather, Jack Scanlan. While grappling with significant changes at home and her grandfather's evolving role, Maggie struggles to understand the lessons he imparts and what she truly desires. Blending Quindlen's keen observations of class and domesticity, the story captures the turbulence and uncertainty of adolescence amidst familial upheaval.