Addison's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Mary, challenging her beliefs about friendships and the supernatural. As she navigates a world filled with witches and demons, Addison must confront her preconceived notions and discover the truths hidden beneath her ordinary life. This encounter sparks a journey of self-discovery and transformation, forcing her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew.
Riley Quinn's journey reflects the struggles of women in the 1950s and 1970s, navigating a society that limited their educational and career opportunities. As she strives for independence, she challenges traditional roles that confine women to motherhood and supportive positions. The narrative highlights the societal pressures faced by women, who often measured their worth through the achievements of their husbands and children, while also addressing the exclusion they experienced in various social functions.
Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer, Guns, Germs, and Steel attempts to answer why human history unfolded differently on different continents. Drawing on evidence from a diverse range of disciplines, Diamond argues that the varying rates of human development over the past 13,000 years have had little to do with genetic superiority.