Grief Brought Them to the Edge. Will Love Help Them Return?

In the summer of 2005, three dissimilar people -- Henry, a grieving Black landscaper; Rivka, a restless Jewish social worker; and Jayce, a guarded Indigenous archaeologist -- find their lives colliding in quiet, powerful ways.

From New England to Vietnam, this lyrical novel traces their search for peace, meaning, and joy amid the rubble of personal and ancestral trauma. Lush, moving, and deeply human, Before We Arrived is a celebration of resilience, found family, and love in its many forms.

Before We Arrived is a soulful, literary journey through grief, healing, and unexpected connections. Fans of James McBride and Lily King will feel right at home.

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• Literature & FictionContemporary FictionAmerican
• Literature & FictionIndigenous
• Literature & FictionWorld LiteratureJewish
• Literature & FictionUnited StatesNative American

• Publication Date: July 13, 2025
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• Print Length: 397 Pages
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