Finding Bluefield

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Finding Bluefield, a lesbian-fiction, multi-generational family saga, chronicles the lives of two women who, by seeking love and family, found themselves navigating unknown territory during a time when relationships like theirs were mostly hidden and often dangerous. While Nicky and Barbara and their son Paul’s multi-generational tale crosses paths with political and social events of their day—such as JFK’s election, Woodstock, the MLK March on Washington, the moon landing, voter registration, the Sanctuary movement, and others—the novel celebrates durable love and friendship. Finding Bluefield is the story of being able to imagine a life that they did not know existed, to imagine a life that they could not see, and for which they had no model. Because if we can not imagine, then we can not change.

"By setting *Finding Bluefield* primarily in the South...Barnehama is able to extend beyond just the societal rejections of Barbara and Nicky’s love. Through them and the equally captivating cast of supporting characters, Barnehama explores and confronts racism, homophobia, feminism, sexism, gender roles, sibling rivalry, and motherhood. I wouldn’t classify this as a political novel per se, but Barnehama doesn’t hold back or shy away from heavy, controversial topics."--*Lambda Literary Review*