Q&A with Meg Wolitzer

The Uncoupling, by Meg Wolizter, published in 2011.

Welcome to the JWA Book Club! We are excited to gather today to discuss Meg Wolitzer's best-selling novel, The Uncoupling.

When taking part in our comment-based discussion below, remember to hit "Show Reply" and "Show New Comments" to see the full conversation! Meg Wolitzer will be responding to questions mainly through the "reply" feature.

Here are some questions to consider before we begin:

1. How does The Uncoupling explore the ramifications of the loss of sexual desire?

2. What characters resonated most with you as a reader?

3. What does Meg Wolitzer express about the midlife sexuality of women? 

 

Topics: Fiction
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Hello everyone! Let's all welcome Meg Wolitzer to JWA's Book Club. Meg, thanks so much for joining us!

In reply to by Tara Metal

Hi everyone, I am happy to be here.

In reply to by mebalacy

Oh, I guess I should say that I'm meg Wolitzer, though I am positing as mebalacy...

In reply to by mebalacy

Haha thanks, hi Meg!

In reply to by Tara Metal

Sure. it comes from a childhood group of friends, Meg, Barbara, Laura and Cynthia, FYI

In reply to by mebalacy

I just love that! There is something about being a kid that makes acronyms such a "thing." Reminds me of my yearbook in 6th grade that is covered in an aspirational acronym about being asked out on a date. I was so young then...

In reply to by Etta King

Ah yes... Kids are like that.

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Metal, Tara. "Q&A with Meg Wolitzer." 8 April 2015. Jewish Women's Archive. (Viewed on November 24, 2024) <https://jwa.org/blog/bookclub/book-club-meeting-uncoupling>.