The Isolation of Knowledge: “I Who Have Never Known Men”

When my book club picked I Who Have Never Known Men, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had heard it was unsettling, thought-provoking, and unlike anything else, exactly the kind of book that sparks great discussions. And wow, did it deliver. Jacqueline Harpman’s novel is one of those stories that lingers, making you question everything you take for granted about knowledge, culture, and what it means to be human. I realized just how much of our world is built on the stories and histories we inherit, and what happens when those are stripped away. Jacqueline Harpman’s I Who Have…