We'll share part of the plot, but if you're like other readers, you'll also like the book for the writing style and characterization: When Sara's niece, Janice, is notified that her sharp-witted aunt, now in her 80s, hasn't been seen for several days, Janice's panicky drive to find out what's happened begins our journey of discovering that Sara has led a life very different from what her relatives and friends assume. Sara has had love relationships with both men and women. And that's not the only secret she's been keeping.

Historical events form a backdrop to Sara's often tumultuous personal life, which we follow from Trenton, NJ, to Washington, DC, (with jaunts to Philadephia, Baltimore, and Philadephia). As Sara visits an art museum exhibit about Buddhism, we learn of her two marriages--the first to an abusive man and the second to a kind man who was involved in top secret projects and who develops a bizarre illness. We discover her long but secret love relationship with a woman. And we learn of hidden booklets which hold the key to yet another secret.
 
Beyond All Desiring is down-to-earth yet has touches of  magical realism and erotic passages. It gives us a rare look into the heart of a woman who was "different" in a time of conformity, and who explored many ways of living and loving.

"...A fantastic book that looks into the life of a woman who didn't conform to the rules of society in her time....A wonderfully realistic story"-Fresh Fiction

Beyond All Desiring is a beautiful story written by a talented Judith Laura.  The plot has several twists and turns that kept this reader involved.  Ms Laura has a flair for giving each character a distinct voice.  Well done!  I highly recommend  Beyond All Desiring to fans of fiction.--Debra Gaynor, ReviewYourBook.com

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