An Indigenous woman adopted by white parents goes in search of her
identity in this unforgettable debut novel about family, race, and
history.
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Finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award - "Engaging . .
. Ruby never disappoints with her big heart and outrageous sense of
humor--and her resilient search for her own history."--The New York
Times Book Review
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"A passionate exploration of identity and belonging and a celebration of
our universal desire to love and be loved."--Imbolo Mbue, author of
Behold the Dreamers
This is the story of a woman in search of herself, in every sense. When
we first meet Ruby, a Métis woman in her thirties, her life is spinning
out of control. She's angling to sleep with her counselor while also
rekindling an old relationship she knows will only bring more heartache.
But as we soon learn, Ruby's story is far more complex than even she can
imagine.
Given up for adoption as an infant, Ruby is raised by a white couple who
understand little of her Indigenous heritage. This is the great mystery
that hovers over Ruby's life--who her people are and how to reconcile
what is missing. As the novel spans time and multiple points of view, we
meet the people connected to Ruby: her birth parents and grandparents;
her adoptive parents; the men and women Ruby has been romantically
involved with; a beloved uncle; and Ruby's children. Taken together,
these characters form a kaleidoscope of stories, giving Ruby's life
dignity and meaning.
Probably Ruby is a dazzling novel about a bold, unapologetic woman
taking control of her life and story, and marks the debut of a major new
voice in Indigenous fiction.
