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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP BESTSELLER#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE'An utterly mesmerising novel..I absolutely loved this book' Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the Booker Prize 2019'Epic' Kiley Reid, O, The Oprah MagazineThe Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Ten years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' story lines intersect?Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.

Journey into the compelling world of "The Vanishing Half," a captivating novel by Brit Bennett that delves into the complex lives of the Vignes sisters, Desiree and Stella, as they navigate the racial divide in the American South in the 1960s. Written with poignant prose and a deep understanding of the subtleties of human nature, this book explores themes of identity, race, family, and the enduring legacy of the past.

Follow Desiree and Stella as they embark on diverging paths, each seeking a different kind of freedom. Desiree chooses to stay in their hometown, blending into the black community and raising her daughters while wrestling with the desire for a life beyond the confines of their small town.

Stella, on the other hand, yearns for a life of anonymity and reinvention, fleeing to the North and passing as white. As the years go by, the sisters' choices have far-reaching consequences for their families and future generations. Their stories intertwine in unexpected ways, highlighting the profound impact of their decisions.

Bennett skillfully weaves a narrative that sheds light on the complexities of race and identity in a society grappling with change. Through the experiences of the Vignes sisters, she explores the sacrifices and compromises that individuals make in order to survive and find happiness in a world marked by prejudice and discrimination.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of "The Vanishing Half" and witness the captivating journey of two sisters as they navigate the tumultuous currents of history and the challenges of personal identity. This is a story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.