Home in the Morning

In her powerful debut novel, Mary Glickman explores the complexities of a Jewish family navigating the tumultuous 1960s, centered on Jackson Sassaport, a man caught between his prominent family's expectations and his own beliefs. As he balances his love for both his opinionated Yankee wife and his childhood crush, Katherine Marie, an African American girl, Jackson must confront the secrets that bind them together. A pivotal night in 1960 challenges his understanding of family loyalty and societal norms, propelling him into the civil rights movement and reshaping his life forever. The novel intricately weaves themes of race, prejudice, and love as it navigates Jackson’s journey from a sheltered youth to a man seeking his identity in a changing world.