Navigating the Turbulent 20s: A Raw Portrayal of 'Worry'

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Navigating the Turbulent 20s: A Raw Portrayal of 'Worry'
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Alexandra Tanner's debut novel "Worry" delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the struggles of being in one's 20s, portraying the love, anxieties, and truths between two sisters. Tanner discusses the intense emotional dynamics of sibling relationships, the portrayal of motherhood in the book, and the choice to set the story in 2019, capturing the pre-pandemic era's sense of impending change. Ultimately, she hopes to convey to current 20-somethings that despite the challenges, they will endure and make it through.

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