Joe Saul vill inte ha något hellre än ett barn. Men han är en gammal man och hans unga hustru, Mordeen, misstänker att han är steril. För att ge Joe ett barn söker Mordeen upp Joes unga kollega och ber honom att göra henne med barn. Joes glädje känner inga gränser när Mordeen några månader senare kläcker nyheten att hon är gravid. Men hon har inte sagt hur det har gått till, och hemligheten riskerar gång på gång att komma ut. Något som skulle krossa Joe för all framtid ...
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck was an American author known for his realistic and socially conscious novels depicting the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression. His most notable works include "The Grapes of Wrath," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940, and "Of Mice and Men," a novella exploring the lives of migrant workers in California. Steinbeck's writing style is characterized by its simple language, vivid descriptions, and deep empathy for his characters. He made significant contributions to literature by shining a light on the hardships faced by ordinary people and advocating for social justice. "The Grapes of Wrath" is considered his most famous work and remains a classic of American literature. Steinbeck's impact on the literary genre of social realism is enduring, as his works continue to resonate with readers today.
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