Overview
A powerful and compelling novel about friendship, false prophets, and the seductive lure of belonging, from the bestselling author of One of Those Mothers.
When five very different women join a boutique gym run by the charismatic Lars and his enigmatic wife, Priya, they believe they've found more than a fitness program.
Within its glass walls, nestled around the branches of a ginkgo tree, they discover friendship, community, and the promise of transformation.
But as their devotion to the gym deepens, the line between empowerment and obedience begins to blur.
Lars's philosophy—once inspiring and intoxicating—grows increasingly controlling. His influence seeps into every aspect of the women's lives, slowly eroding their confidence, independence, and sense of self.
Watching from the sidelines, Priya sees what the others cannot. Accustomed to living in her husband's shadow, she must decide whether to remain silent or risk everything to expose the truth.
Incisive, thought-provoking, and unflinchingly honest, Other People's Bodies explores the subtle slide from strength to submission, from belief to blind devotion. It is a compelling examination of female friendship, manipulation, and the dangerous ways the pursuit of wellness and belonging can become a powerful form of control.
'Other People's Bodies is a tender exploration of the complex boundaries between love, desire, trust and control, and the healing power of female friendship. Megan Nicol Reed's sophomore novel is thought-provoking, insightful and full of heart.' — Rachel Paris, author of See How They Fall
'Readable and fast-moving... fascinating.' — New Zealand Listener
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