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The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante follows Olga, a thirty-eight-year-old mother of two, whose husband leaves her for a younger woman. Olga's life quickly unravels as she descends into a breakdown marked by anger, jealousy, and despair. Struggling to maintain her sanity and care for her children, she faces various challenges, including isolation and the disintegration of her sense of self. Sensitive topics such as mental health struggles and self-destructive behavior are present.