The Easter Parade

The Easter Parade, published in 1976, follows the lives of sisters Sarah and Emily Grimes, beginning in their childhood after their parents' divorce and spanning over four decades. As they grow into different women—with Sarah finding stability in an unhappy marriage and Emily grappling with multiple unsatisfying relationships—the novel explores their efforts to overcome their troubled family history and seek renewal. Richard Yates’s classic story offers a nuanced look at personal struggle and resilience across a lifetime.