The Book of Two Ways
by Jodi Picoult
Book Overview
After surviving a plane crash, death doula Dawn Edelstein stands at a sharp crossroads: return to Brian and their daughter in Boston, or answer the pull of Wyatt Armstrong, the Egyptian archaeologist she loved and left fifteen years ago. She flies to the desert dig that once claimed her heart, confronting the man and the vocation she abandoned; the true struggle unfolds inside her, a living mirror of the ancient Book of Two Ways, as buried secrets surface and love, regret, and the lure of a second chance force her to decide whether one life can contain all her paths.
This guide to The Book of Two Ways delivers complete chapter breakdowns, vivid character profiles, thematic analysis, and carefully chosen quotes. It equips you to grasp Dawn’s defining choices and the novel’s intricate structure with clear summaries, precise context, and energized insight.