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Never Ask Permission traces the experiences of Sidney Mathews, a woman coming of age in the 1950's. She begins to question the direction of her life and marriage when the man she wed turns out to be someone other than the caring partner she thought she was getting.
This powerful novel illustrates the main character's emotional development as she navigates the shifting roles of women during the last half of the twentieth century. The story of Sidney's growth to maturity from a naive young bride to a confident professional woman, is a tale with historical resonance as well as human interest.
The novel is set during one of the most tumultuous periods for women searching for self-worth during the 1950's, 60's, and 70's. Never Ask Permission is a story about loving, loneliness and healing, and the price we pay for all three. | 
