If you're part of a book club, add Johnson's novel to the queue ASAP. It's 336 pages, but thanks to the rich story and compelling writing style, you'll breeze through it in no time. Since this book is really good, it won't take you longer than a week to get through it (or just one weekend, if you're a binge reader!).

This novel can check off more than one 2021 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge prompt just pick the one that fits best for you. Touching on love, family, and what it means to be American, these two books take the audience on a heartfelt and moving journey that'll stick with them long after it's over. Similar to The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, The Kindest Lie is an engrossing story about race, class, and coming to grips with your past. You'll want space to take in this thoughtful read. Set yourself up by the fireplace or near an open window, so you can enjoy reading this book in a peaceful spot without any (or at least minimal) interruptions. A lifetime of lies that started small, like a nick in the windshield, then eventually shattered the glass.' Mindsetīe ready to dive into the social injustices that plague American towns through one woman's journey to reconnect with her past. A lifetime of doing the wrong things for the right reasons. 'A lifetime of lies never added up to anything good. Peering into poverty, injustice, family ties, and wholehearted love, Johnson's book will open your eyes to what it means to live the American Dream. The Kindest Lie takes a looking glass into just how far you can run from your past, how lies can be used to help and hurt those they affect, and what a mother will do for her child. Their newfound friendship leads her closer to her son while also opening her eyes to the racial injustices and class inequalities the small town is facing. Along the way, she meets a poor white boy named Midnight who's in need of love and acceptance, and who is also blind to the impact race plays on his life. On a hunt to find her son, fix strained relationships with her family, and discover the truth about what it means to be a mother, Ruth goes back to her hometown to make peace with her past. A lifetime of lies that started small, like a nick in the windshield, then eventually shattered the glass.'

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