Herself, of Course

Herself, of Course by Alice McDermott is a captivating novel that follows Victoria Gannon, a determined writer from Rochester, as she journeys through love, loss, and professional challenges across four decades. Set against the backdrop of 1980s New York City, the story explores her quest to turn life experiences into honest art, raising universal questions about truth, identity, and creative integrity. Through three remarkable acts, the book offers a witty and profound portrait of a woman navigating her inner and outer worlds in her pursuit of self-discovery.