Then came you - Jennifer Weiner

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner is a heartfelt and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, family, and the complexities of human relationships. The story revolves around four women—each from different walks of life—whose paths cross in unexpected and life-changing ways.

The central characters are:

1. Annie: A thirty-something woman who has struggled with infertility for years. Desperate to become a mother, she turns to a sperm donor to fulfill her dream of having a child. She’s hesitant but hopeful, caught between the emotional ache of longing for a child and the pragmatic choices she must make to get there.

2. Betty: An older woman and the mother of Annie's sperm donor. Betty is a widowed, elderly woman whose life is shaken when she learns that her son has been donating sperm for years. She grapples with feelings of anger, guilt, and confusion, especially when she discovers that her son’s actions have led to the conception of a child—a child she never knew existed.

3. Jules: A wealthy, beautiful, and successful woman in her 40s, but with a painful past. She is facing a failing marriage and a deep sense of dissatisfaction with her life, both personally and professionally. Her connection to the other women, particularly Annie, becomes central to her own emotional journey.

4. Sam: A young woman in her twenties who is navigating the complexities of a modern relationship, dealing with both personal and professional issues. Her journey unfolds in tandem with the other women, with connections forming in surprising and meaningful ways.