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Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino
4.5
funny inspiring slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Another gem from Sara Goodman Confino!
Thank you, Lake Union Publishing, for the gifted copy of Behind Every Good Man {partner} 
 
Genre: Fiction 
Trope: Historical 
Format: 📖 
Pub Date: 8.6.2024 
Pages: 349 
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5 
 
"He told us to look at ourselves in the mirror every single morning and ask ourselves what we were going to do to make the world better that day." 
 
Last year, I read (and loved) Don't Forget to Write by Confino. So I was thrilled to have a chance to read her newest novel, Behind Every Good Man. 
 
Similar to her last novel, Conino created a tapestry of strong-willed women trying to find their voice in a world that constantly wants them to stay quiet at home. To drive the novel's plot, Confino added just the right amount of historical context throughout, bringing all the characters to life. It served as a reminder that the 1960s were not that long ago and that the women before us fought hard for their right to have their voices heard.  
 
As for the characters, I loved the MC, Beverly Diamond; she was a force to be reckoned with and wasn't afraid to stand her ground against her (soon-to-be) ex-husband. But there is also something to say for the cast of supporting characters written into the story as they helped to bring everything to life.  I would love to have a chance to meet them again in Confino's next novel. After all, we did have an opportunity to revisit some of the characters in Don't Forget to Write 😉 
 
Read if you enjoy: 
👀 Behind the scenes of running a campaign 
🗓️ 1960'S DC settings 
✡️ Jewish representation 
💪🏼 Stories about female empowerment 
📖 Historical moments mixed into fiction 
 
I recommend reading Behind Every Good Man if you're looking for an empowering book this year. 
 
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