Hush: 'Shows the push and pull of motherhood...I was absolutely glued to it' Emma Gannon

Stevie is a single woman in her late 30s who wants a baby, but motherhood is at odds with her former life. She is forced to face difficult truths about her past and reconsider everything she believed about family and love.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A Grazia Book of the Year, this novel delves into the complex and challenging realm of motherhood. Cosmopolitan praises it for its "daring" and "compelling" narrative, while Harper's Bazaar describes it as "utterly compelling." The Irish Independent declares it a "devour[ed] book," and Clover Stroud highlights its "richly textured" portrayal of women with multifaceted identities.

Stevie, a successful career woman in her late 30s, finds herself yearning for motherhood. Despite societal expectations and the challenges of being a single woman in this age, she is determined to fulfill her dream. Relocating to London, Stevie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and motherhood. However, she soon realizes that the reality of parenthood is vastly different from what she had anticipated.

As Stevie navigates the intricacies of raising a child, she grapples with the clash between her former life and her new responsibilities. She questions whether she has made a terrible mistake and wonders if she is capable of fulfilling the immense love and commitment required to be a mother.

Through her struggles, Stevie is forced to confront difficult truths about her past and reevaluate her beliefs about family and love. She discovers the strength and resilience that she never knew she possessed, and her journey of motherhood becomes a transformative one.

This novel offers a poignant and relatable portrayal of motherhood, exploring the complexities of identity, sacrifice, and the profound impact of unconditional love. It is a testament to the resilience of women and the power of determination in pursuing one's dreams.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 223 x 146 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349015088