Best Coming-of-Age Books
18 of the Best Coming-of-Age Books to Read at Any Point in Your Life
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Jane Eyre tells the story of a woman's pursuit of freedom. Jane is an independent force to be reckoned with, a result of her rough childhood as an orphan. As governess at Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with her employer, Rochester, whose secrets force her to choose between leaving or facing the consequences.