Saint Annie - Paperback

by Ming Louie Stein (Author)

Content Note: This novel explores difficult themes including self-harm, elder abuse, racism, sexual content, coarse language, violence, and religious criticism.

Annie Barnes has always put others first. For thirty years, she's been the steady wife, the good daughter, the supportive sister. But now, in her mid-50s, a quiet ache is growing-one she can no longer ignore.

Restless in her marriage and burdened by duty, Annie feels pulled in every direction. Her husband is on the spectrum and emotionally distant. Her traumatized sister is on the verge of a meltdown. Her overbearing has slipped into dementia while her racist nasty mother-in-law is as sharp as a blade.

And her suspicious, judgemental mother-in-law is always watching. The pressure is mounting-and Annie is beginning to crack.

When an unexpected threat forces her to confront her reality, she resets her moral compass, a surprising chance at happiness appears. Annie orchestrates her final act, and finally chooses herself.

Saint Annie is complex, multi-layered, yet a tender, unflinching story about the emotional cost of being everything to everyone.

For every selfless woman, this is a powerful reminder that your life is your own-and it's never too late to claim it.