Title: The Probable Future Author: Alice Hoffman type of book: Fiction call number: Fic

This book is strong in character, story and language.

Summary:
Three generations of women come to terms with each other, the men in their lives, and the "gifts" each took possession of on her thirteenth birthday (the gift to spot a liar, the gift to read others' dreams, the gift to see the future). Sometimes these are a blessing, but more often a curse; and have frequently been misinterpreted or have caused rifts between mother and daughter, or even put someone in peril.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
Alice Hoffman is the best, and this is the best of the best. It sounds silly, but the supernatural element only adds atmosphere -- the real story is the humanity of the characters, and would appeal to anyone . . . particularly any woman who has been a daughter or mother!