Release date: May 25, 2021
In this captivating and empathetic book, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolate In this captivating and empathetic book, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern seaboard. Their stories transform our understanding of life in small towns and offer hope for the future of rural America.
Nestled in Maineâs far northeast corner, Washington County sits an hourâs drive from the heart of famed and bustling Acadia National Park. Yet itâs a world away. For Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josieâfive teenage girls caught between tradition and transformation in this remote regionâit is home. Downeast follows their journeys of heartbreak and hope in uncertain times, creating a nuanced and unique portrait of rural America with women at its center.