This book itself was a 3.5*, it beautifully addresses inequalities within the 60s interweaving a romance, grief, trust, parenthood and identity. My main complaint is it didn’t do any of these things enough- it almost did too much in that sense. Elizabeth is powerful and annoying just as I hoped and I really love her, though at times I must admit her naivety was frustrating. What really made this book something special was the interview with the author at the end of this audio version m. I love her confident and inclusive/intersectional approach to the issues of the boom as well as the clear personal experience and research she pours into the art of writing!