The Great Read: What She Can’t Control in Life, She Could Control in Fiction
When she started her new novel, Julie Orringer didn’t know that it would mirror the taxing medical challenges faced by her husband.
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September 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern time

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What She Can’t Control in Life, She Could Control in Fiction

When she started her new novel, Julie Orringer didn’t know that it would mirror the taxing medical challenges faced by her husband.

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