Harriet Clark's Novel Explores Family Separation and Incarceration in America
Harriet Clark's debut novel, 'The Hill,' draws from her personal experiences visiting her mother, Judith Clark, in prison. The novel centers on Suzanna, a child whose mother is serving a life sentence, exploring themes of family separation and the impact of incarceration on children. Judith Clark, a former member of the Weather Underground, was imprisoned for her role in a 1981 robbery. Harriet's novel reflects on the emotional and societal implications of growing up with an incarcerated parent, highlighting the broader issue of family separation in the U.S. The book is published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. 
