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Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich is a speculative fiction novel set in a pre-apocalyptic America where human evolution has reversed, leading the government to undermine bodily autonomy and religious groups to seize control of reproduction. The plot follows Cedar Hawk Songmaker, a pregnant Native American woman, as she navigates the challenges posed by these societal changes while reflecting on her identity and familial connections. The novel features themes of reproductive control, bodily autonomy, and the marginalization of women.