The Time Is Noon

**In one of Pearl Buck’s most revealing works, a woman looks back on her long and rocky path to self-realization **

Considered to be one of Pearl S. Buck’s most autobiographical novels, *The Time Is Noon *was kept from publication for decades on account of its personal resonance. The book tells the story of Joan Richards and her journey of self-discovery during the first half of the twentieth century. As a child, family and small-town life obscure Joan’s individuality; as an adult, it’s inhibited by an unhappy marriage. After breaking free of the latter, she begins a stark reassessment of the way she’s been living—and to her surprise, learns to appreciate all that lies ahead. *The Time Is Noon* is a humble, elegant tale of chances lost and reclaimed, and remains beautifully affirming today.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate.