Hummingbird Books and JCC Greater Boston March Book Club - “We Would Never” by Tova Mirvis
Join us for our book club in collaboration with the JCC Greater Boston! For our March meeting, we will be discussing “We Would Never” by Tova Mirvis
Date and Time: March 13, 2025, 1:00pm
Location: The Wexler Family Lounge, JCC Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton St, Newton, MA 02459
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“A fascinating fever dream of a novel about the gifts and costs of family loyalty. Part mystery, part moral puzzle, We Would Never shines a fierce light on its characters, while never losing sight of their humanity.” —Elizabeth Graver, author of Kantika
About the Book
A riveting literary page-turner that maps the extremes to which a family will go in order to protect their own.
No one appears more surprised than Hailey Gelman when she comes under suspicion for the murder of her soon-to-be ex-husband Jonah. Hailey—nicknamed Sunshine by her mother for her bright outlook and ever-present smile—has always tried to do what is expected of her and is regarded as the family peacemaker. But is anyone, including Hailey, who she has always seemed to be?
The months leading up to Jonah’s death have been fraught, including a bitter separation and a messy custody battle over their young daughter, Maya. When Hailey files a motion to relocate to Florida so she can be near her family, Jonah retaliates and the divorce begins to spiral dangerously out of control.
Sherry, Hailey’s mother, will stop at almost nothing to keep Jonah from getting what he wants. Nate, Hailey’s impetuous and protective older brother, has tried to keep his distance, but he can’t stand to see his little sister suffer. And then there’s Solomon, the patriarch, who is keeping a secret that threatens the stability and security Sherry has worked so hard to maintain. Soon, they are forced to reckon with who they are as individuals and as a family, and just how far they will go for each other.
Inspired by a true story, We Would Never is a gripping mystery, an intimate family drama, and a provocative exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred line between protecting and forsaking the ones we love most.