Isbn: 9798283367125 - the silent block: two women. one fight. no way back. (4 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Silent Block: Two Women. One Fight. No Way Back. is a searing, emotionally charged novel that follows two resilient women-Katie and Shilpa-as they battle the crushing weight of poverty, abuse, and societal pressure across the urban-rural divide in America. Katie, a fierce mother from St. Louis trapped in a violent marriage, undergoes a harrowing journey through betrayal, infertility, and escape. Her greatest act of defiance is securing the birth of her miracle daughter, Lily-Ann, through IVF with the help of a compassionate doctor. When her abusive husband Mark discovers the truth, his rage ignites a life-or-death chase across Missouri and Illinois. Armed with nothing but grit, a scalpel, and a mother's love, Katie fights to carve out safety for her daughter amid threats, violence, and systemic failure.Shilpa, a determined daughter and sister in Milwaukee, is shackled by her mother Simone's desperation to secure her future through marriage. But when Shilpa's younger brother Vinny and ailing mother fall into deeper peril, she rejects suitors and social norms, instead hustling through dangerous side jobs, illegal gigs, and cartel entanglements to protect them. Her bond with a reformed gangster, Jamal, offers both risk and hope. As the threats escalate, she sacrifices everything to shield her family and find a new beginning in Cleveland and later Pittsburgh.The novel crescendos with intense standoffs, betrayals, narrow escapes, and moments of raw maternal power. Both women are eventually hunted to the brink but refuse to break. By the end, Katie secures a fragile sanctuary in rural Indiana, while Shilpa emerges scarred but victorious, building a stable life in Pittsburgh. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …