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Amongst Women by John McGahern follows Michael Moran, a widower and Irish War of Independence veteran, who struggles with the changing world around him. Isolated on his farm with his five children, Moran marries Rose, who transforms the household and encourages the children's independence. Tensions rise due to Moran’s temper and complex relationships, ultimately leading to family conflicts and moments of reconciliation, until Moran's peaceful death. They include depictions of family conflict, physical fighting, and generational trauma.