An instant New York Times bestseller. Jo and Bethie Kaufman were born into a world full of promise. Growing up in 1950's Detroit, they live in a perfect "Dick and Jane" house, where their roles in the family are clearly defined. In her most ambitious novel yet, Jennifer Weiner tells a story of two sisters who, with their different dreams and different paths, offer answers to the question: How should a woman be in the world?

Characters: 219. Amazon rating: 4 stars. Genre: Fiction.