The Time Is Noon Author:Pearl Buck The story of Joan Richards and her journey of self-discovery during the first half of the twentieth century. As a child, family and small-town life obscure Joan’s individuality; as an adult, it’s inhibited by an unhappy marriage. After breaking free of the latter, she begins a stark reassessment of the way she’s been livin... more »g -- and to her surprise, learns to appreciate all that lies ahead. « less