The Breakaway Summary
Jennifer Weiner

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The Breakaway Overview

In the novel The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner, Abby Stern was dating Mark, her high school sweetheart, who loved her in spite of her imperfections. Yet, Abby could not stop thinking about Sebastian, a man with whom she had a one-night stand two years prior. Sebastian had made her feel beautiful. When Abby led a bike tour for the company The Breakaway, she happened to meet Sebastian again. Should Abby stay  with Mark? Or, should she break off their relationship which offers her stability to be with a man who makes her feel beautiful? Themes in the novel include body positivity, a woman's right to choose, and the importance of women supporting other women.  

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