<p>Meredith Nicholson's 'Otherwise Phyllis' weaves an enchanting tale of love, family tensions, and the search for personal identity within the rigid confines of early 20th-century societal expectations. Narrating the life of Phyllis Kirkwood, the novel invites readers into the intricate dynamics of a young woman nicknamed 'Phil,' whose upbringing by a devoted single father positions her at the intersection of familial loyalty and blossoming roma...