By Cathy Kelly - Other Women

: Each woman carries a burden that defines her public persona versus her private reality, ranging from financial irresponsibility to deep-seated trauma.

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: A woman who uses her independence as "armour" after being abandoned by a long-term partner. She enters a friendship with Finn, attempting to prove that men and women can maintain a platonic connection despite a growing spark. Other Women by Cathy Kelly

: A widow and romantic single mother whose life revolves around her son, Luke. While she believes she has already experienced her "one true love story," she harbors a secret she cannot share even with her closest support group of single mothers. Plot & Major Themes

: How does Sid’s "armour" protect her, and what does she lose by maintaining it? : Each woman carries a burden that defines

: Which of the three women’s secrets did you find most relatable or most surprising?

“I loved the non-traditional un-fairytale ending. It was a logical and natural ending.” The Book Review Crew · 5 years ago She enters a friendship with Finn, attempting to

: The story focuses on the characters deciding what to "hold on to and what to let go" as they confront the lies they tell themselves.