Finding Leda, The Science of Happiness
Sonder Series 1
by GB Amman
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Pub Date Feb 06 2018 | Archive Date Jan 10 2018
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Description
Italy, 1998.
What does it take for a woman to be happy? Not a man, like twenty-year-old Leda
Balni was raised to believe.
Weary of gender culture, Leda enrolls in Genetic Engineering. Surrounded by new
friends, science, and even a sexy genius, it's easy to forget her troubles, but
her restlessness is not too far…
In a whirlwind of Vespa adventures, college exams, Italian culture, rock,
philosophy, science, and chemistry—both the inorganic and the sizzling
kind—Leda deconstructs happiness and establishes her own rules to the game of
life, but is there room for love?
The question becomes urgent when an old acquaintance from her past resurfaces
in all his brooding magnetism…
If you love strong female characters and heartfelt advice, don’t miss this
witty, introspective, feminist novel, part romance, part self-help, but always
realistic and inspirational.
** “Finding Leda” is the first book in “The Sonder Series”. It is self-standing
and directed at an adult audience, but there are references to Leda’s previous
adventures narrated in “The Italian Saga”, a 4-novel YA series about Leda’s
childhood. **
** The books are a fictional memoir based on the life of author GB Amman, a
novelist and molecular biologist born and raised in Italy. The science in the
book is explained in lay terms but accurate.**
Advance Praise
"Amman's writing is addictive, candid, hilarious, and evocative as
she describes the powerful conflict between irresistible attraction and common
sense." --Renni Acre, author of "His Huntress"
"One of the best - and definitely the worst -
thing about this book is it is SO HARD to put down! Sometimes in life, you just
can't wait to see what happens... it's the same with Leda. Well written,
engaging, some really good insight and tips for life. FANTASTIC!"--Susan
Byrde, author of "Bruce's Fall"
"I really loved this book. It appears this is
going to be a series and I'm anxious to see how it goes. I loved the setting,
the time period, and the characters. I felt this was beautifully and truthfully
written. The author captures the 90's feel very well. I think that Leda's list
for happiness transcends time and is just as applicable now. Leda is a smart,
strong character who is learning not to be afraid of being herself."
--Autumn
Friedli, Librarian
"I see this book like the intimate
journey of a strong young woman into an academic world usually ruled by men.
This story felt real and relatable from the very beginning. I loved it." Claudia, Goodreads review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 4471973715979 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
