Russo’s sophomore novel plays out across five birthdays, following Eric and Morgan in alternating chapters from the age of thirteen to eighteen as they come of age in small town Tennessee.īirthday is a high concept story with a lot of heart. But through it all they’ll always have each other in Birthday (2019) by Meredith Russo. There will be breakups, make ups, secrets, and surprises. Over the course of five birthdays Eric and Morgan will drift together and grow apart. But how can he do that if it means leaving Morgan behind? He knows that he could be popular and maybe happier if he focuses more on football. Especially if it means hurting her father–the only parent she has left–or losing Eric.Įric doesn’t know how to balance the person he wants to be with the person his father expects. But she doesn’t know how to articulate that she’s suffering and feels trapped. Morgan isn’t happy and knows she needs help. Since then, since before they can even remember, Eric and Morgan have always celebrated their birthday together.īut it turns out being friends forever doesn’t guarantee that things will stay the same forever. Their families being trapped at the hospital together for three days during a freak blizzard in September also helped. Eric and Morgan would never have become friends if it weren’t for their shared birthday.
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