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Edith Harrington, a teacher hardened by past traumas and a failed marriage, finds her relationships with her students and sons strained by her own unresolved issues. When her sons express a desire to live with their father, Edith embarks on a journey of self-reflection. The story explores themes of intergenerational trauma and the possibility of redemption as Edith confronts her past, seeks forgiveness, and strives to become a better mother and teacher. Comparable works include Coming-of-Age in History