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A captivating and heartfelt coming-out narrative.

This book could be a good read for someone who is seeking a deeply personal and heartfelt coming-out story. "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit" beautifully explores the struggles and triumphs of the narrator, Jeanette, as she navigates her identity amidst the rigid beliefs of her religious household. It is this delicate balance between faith and self-discovery that makes this book truly remarkable and relatable. Be prepared to be moved by the captivating storytelling and the raw emotions that unfold throughout the pages.

  • Whitbread Award for First Novel (1985)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

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ISBN: 9780802135162
Publisher: Grove Press
Date of Publication: 1997-08-20
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Classics, Feminism, LGBTQ+
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 78545 readers)

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This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves. Innovative, punchy and tender, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.
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A captivating and heartfelt coming-out narrative.

This book could be a good read for someone who is seeking a deeply personal and heartfelt coming-out story. "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit" beautifully explores the struggles and triumphs of the narrator, Jeanette, as she navigates her identity amidst the rigid beliefs of her religious household. It is this delicate balance between faith and self-discovery that makes this book truly remarkable and relatable. Be prepared to be moved by the captivating storytelling and the raw emotions that unfold throughout the pages.

  • Whitbread Award for First Novel (1985)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.