This is my first time reading Meagan Church, but I'm excited to explore her other historical fiction novels detailing the "every woman" in different periods of time. I appreciated the hopeful conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC digital copy. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.

Interesting story that slowly reveals itself to be a reflection on women’s healthcare: physical and mental. I appreciated the historical element of hysteria as I recently listened to The Woman They Could Not Silence. I will likely read more about this subject, in both fiction and nonfiction.

Not sure if it’s a coincidence or if other readers think like me…. The Bell Jar currently has an estimated hold time of a month!

4 out of 5 stars and my deepest respect to the author.

I do not think I have the words to review this book. If I could give it plus 5, I would. Written by one of my favorite authors, this is amazing. Yes, at one point, I gasped. At another point, I put this cannot put down book aside for a minute. It kept drawing me back. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, surprise. I did not. Having lived during this time period and having had relatives with similar experiences, the story resonated with me. The main character is supposed to be the typical housewife of the 50’s.
She is sad. To say the least… Others just claim hysteria. I wondered if anyone really cared enough to help her. This author takes us on a journey that is a part of history. This is historical fiction at its best. I will purchase this book for myself and my daughter. It is a keeper and one to be reread. Embrace this story. Five plus plus .Thanks Netgalley