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DescriptionNew York Times bestselling author Nan Rossiter weaves a poignant, empowering novel in which three sisters gather to celebrate their mothers life--and find new inspiration for living their own. . . Losing her father on the night she was born could have torn Beryl Grahams family apart. Instead, it knitted them together. Under their mothers steady guidance, Beryl and her older sisters, Isak and Rumer, shared a childhood filled with happiness. But now Mia Graham has passed away after battling Alzheimers, and her three daughters return to their New Hampshire home to say goodbye. Swept up in memories and funeral preparations, the sisters catch up on each others lives. Rumer and Isak have both known recent heartache, while Beryl has given up hope of marriage. But surprising revelations abound, especially when they uncover Mias handwritten memoir. In it are secrets they never guessed at--clandestine romance, passionate dreams, joy and guilt. And as Beryl, Rumer, and Isak face a future without her, they realize its never too late to heed a mothers lessons--about taking chances, keeping faith, and loving in spite of the risks. . . Nostalgic and tender. . .summons the pain of loss, the balm of sisterhood, and the unbreakable bonds of family that help us survive both. --Marie Bostwick, New York Times bestselling author Praise for the novels of Nan Rossiter Eloquent and surprising. . .I love this story of faith, love, and the lasting bonds of family. --Ann Leary, author of Outtakes from a Marriage on The Gin & Chowder Club An intimate portrayal of a family in crisis, with good character development and a bucolic setting. -Publishers Weekly on Words Get in the WayAbout the AuthorNan Rossiter was born in Mount Vernon, New York. She grew up in Pelham, New York, and in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. From a young age she loved to draw. After high school, she attended Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a BFA in illustration. After working in the freelance field and creating art for internationally recognized companies such as Viking, MasterCard, and UPS, Nan began writing and illustrating books for children. She is the author-illustrator of several childrens books, including, most recently, The Focsle: Henry Bestons Outermost House. Nan lives in rural Connecticut with her husband and two handsome sons. When shes not working, she enjoys hiking with her family or reading a good book. Visit her website at www.nanrossiter.com.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Kensington Publishing Corporation
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