The Book "May We Be Forgiven" recently won A M Homes the Women's Prize for Fiction awarded in June 2013. On receiving the award she said "it's my nature to think about big ideas and my gender shouldn't prevent me from doing that". The story is set in modern America and explores the life of Harold Silver during a turbulent as he struggles with bringing up his brother's children after the murder of their mother.
The Author
A. M. Holmes is an American writer and journalist who lives in New York City. She teaches creative writing at Princeton University. Her own writing style is often seen as controversial and unusual.
More Information
You can find out more on the author's official website http://www.amhomesbooks.com
