Middlesex: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, from the bestselling author of The Virgin Suicides

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‘I was born twice: first, as a baby girl, on a remarkably smogless Detroit day of January 1960; and then again, as a teenage boy, in an emergency room near Petoskey, Michigan, in A ugust of l974.’So begins the breathtaking story of Calliope Stephanides and her truly unique family secret, born on the slopes of Mount Olympus and passed on through three generations.Growing up in 70s Michigan, Calliope’s special inheritance will turn her into Cal, the narrator of this intersex, inter-generational epic of immigrant life in 20th century America.Middlesex won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.In Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides explores the intricacies of cultural heritage and identity, creating a literary work that stands at the top of its genre. It's a coming of age story that is considered the best in its field, captivating readers with its depth and complexity.For fans of George Saunders (Tenth of December), Donna Tartt (The Goldfinch), Sally Rooney (Beautiful World, Where Are You), Zadie Smith (Swing Time), and J. D. Salinger (The Catcher in the Rye). Show more