Our Women

Our Women is a novel by writer and author Barbara Tupper. This book follows the life of an African American family living in the small town of Wilbon, Georgia in the 1940s. The story is told through the eyes of the protagonist, Marybelle, as she navigates the trials and tribulations of being a woman in a Southern, patriarchal society. Through Marybelle, the reader is given an intimate glimpse into the lives of the women of Wilbon, and how they struggle to find their own sense of identity and purpose within their community. The novel provides a powerful exploration of the intersection between gender, race, and class in a time of great social upheaval.