About the book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “Intimate and illuminating and, as is true of most anything Quindlen writes, well worth the read.”—People
“A compelling and suspenseful [novel] that goes straight to the gut.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
For eighteen years Fran Benedetto kept her secret, hid her bruises. She stayed with Bobby because she wanted her son to have a father, and because, in spite of everything, she loved him. Then one night, when she saw the look on her ten-year-old son’s face, Fran finally made a choice—and ran for both their lives.
Now she is starting over in a city far from home, far from Bobby. In this place she uses a name that isn’t hers, watches over her son, and tries to forget. For the woman who now calls herself Beth, every day is a chance to heal, to put together the pieces of her shattered self. And every day she waits for Bobby to catch up to her. Bobby always said he would never let her go, and despite the ingenuity of her escape, Fran Benedetto is certain of one thing: It is only a matter of time.
Editions of Black and Blue
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375500510
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385333139
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812980493
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440226109
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307767851
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780375401909
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736641593
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780736651400
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780736676786
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739317853
Read an Excerpt
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “Intimate and illuminating and, as is true of most anything Quindlen writes, well worth the read.”—People
“A compelling and suspenseful [novel] that goes straight to the gut.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
For eighteen years Fran Benedetto kept her secret, hid her bruises. She stayed with Bobby because she wanted her son to have a father, and because, in spite of everything, she loved him. Then one night, when she saw the look on her ten-year-old son’s face, Fran finally made a choice—and ran for both their lives.
Now she is starting over in a city far from home, far from Bobby. In this place she uses a name that isn’t hers, watches over her son, and tries to forget. For the woman who now calls herself Beth, every day is a chance to heal, to put together the pieces of her shattered self. And every day she waits for Bobby to catch up to her. Bobby always said he would never let her go, and despite the ingenuity of her escape, Fran Benedetto is certain of one thing: It is only a matter of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black and Blue about?
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “Intimate and illuminating and, as is true of most anything Quindlen writes, well worth the read.”—People
“A compelling and suspenseful [novel] that goes straight to the gut.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
For eighteen years Fran Benedetto kept her secret, hid her bruises. She stayed with Bobby because she wanted her son to have a father, and because, in spite of everything, she loved him. Then one night, when she saw the look on her ten-year-old son’s face, Fran finally made a choice—and ran for both their lives.
Now she is starting over in a city far from home, far from Bobby. In this place she uses a name that isn’t hers, watches over her son, and tries to forget. For the woman who now calls herself Beth, every day is a chance to heal, to put together the pieces of her shattered self. And every day she waits for Bobby to catch up to her. Bobby always said he would never let her go, and despite the ingenuity of her escape, Fran Benedetto is certain of one thing: It is only a matter of time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Black and Blue?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Black and Blue?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375500510
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Black and Blue?
Anna Quindlen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Black and Blue is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375500510) and paperback(ISBN 9780385333139) and paperback(ISBN 9780812980493) and paperback(ISBN 9780440226109) and ebook(ISBN 9780307767851) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375401909) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736641593) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780736651400) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780736676786) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739317853)
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