Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation Literary Club welcomes bestselling author Jacqueline Friedland to discuss her novel, “Counting Backwards.”

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About the Book

Told in two alternating narratives bound by a shocking parallel of issues such as reproductive rights and society’s expectations of women and mothers, “Counting Backwards” is a compelling reminder that progress is rarely a straight line and always hard-won.

About the Author

Jacqueline Friedland is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of historical and contemporary women’s fiction. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned a law degree from NYU and a Master of Fine Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. Jackie regularly reviews fiction for trade publications and appears at schools and other locations as a guest lecturer. She lives just outside New York City with her husband, four children, and two dogs.

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