Works "A compelling drama of a young woman's brave stand against abuse and intolerance." - Kirkus Reviews "At the center of THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE is Madge, whose voice is pitch perfect...and who comes to understand that life is full of ambiguities and that love has many faces.... a strong and moving story." Susan Shreve, author of Kiss Me Tomorrow  The Sailor's Wife (2000) "Helen Benedict's understanding of families, and the rich historical subtext that suffuses the lives of Greek peasants, make for an intelligent look at belonging, duty, and independence." — Peter Bricklebank reviewing The Sailor's Wife in The New York Times Book Review  Bad Angel (1997) -- Oscar Hijuelos, author of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. "...An authentic account of hardship and faith." -- The New York Times Book Review. "Superb...A sharply suspenseful and powerful novel." -- Women's Review of Books. Read Reviews or Purchase  A World Like This (1990) "It's a pity that the words 'tremendous literary debut' appear on every first novel published, because this one really is...A stunning and heartbreaking book." -- Louise Bernikow, Cosmopolitan Non-Fiction Virgin or Vamp (1992) --The Philadelphia Inquirer  Portraits in Print (1992) --New York Times Book Review  Recovery (1994) --Michael Castleman, author of Sexual Solutions and Crime Free |
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