Probably Ruby

Fiction. Literature. HTML:An Indigenous woman adopted by white parents goes in search of her identity in this unforgettable debut novel about family, race, and history. Finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award �?� �??Engaging . . . Ruby never disappoints with her big heart and outrageous sense of humor�??and her resilient search for her own history.�?��??The New York Times Book Review �??A passionate exploration of identity and belonging and a celebration of our universal desire to love and be loved.�?��??Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers This is the story of a woman in search of herself, in every sense. When we first meet Ruby, a Métis woman in her thirties, her life is spinning out of control. She�??s angling to sleep with her counselor while also rekindling an old relationship she knows will only bring more heartache. But as we soon learn, Ruby�??s story is far more complex than even she can imagine. Given up for adoption as an infant, Ruby is raised by a white couple who understand little of her Indigenous heritage. This is the great mystery that hovers over Ruby�??s life�??who her people are and how to reconcile what is missing. As the novel spans time and multiple points of view, we meet the people connected to Ruby: her birth parents and grandparents; her adoptive parents; the men and women Ruby has been romantically involved with; a beloved uncle; and Ruby�??s children. Taken together, these characters form a kaleidoscope of stories, giving Ruby�??s life dignity and meaning. Probably Ruby is a dazzling novel about a bold, unapologetic woman taking control of her life and story, and marks the debut… (more)