The Fourteenth of September: A Novel

On her 19th birthday in 1969, Judy Talton secretly joins the anti-Vietnam War movement, risking her future and her family’s expectations as she grapples with her doubts about the war and her identity. When her birthday coincides with the draft lottery, she faces a life-changing decision that highlights the complexities young people faced during this tumultuous period. The Fourteenth of September offers a compelling look at a young woman’s journey of self-discovery amid the chaos of the Vietnam War, exploring themes of conscience, feminism, and political activism.