Reviews
"A poignantly written novel that powerfully celebrates the power of love and friendship--richly rewarding."-- Chicago Tribune "Tug[s] at your emotions in all the right places."-- The Miami Herald "Green's story definitely has the emotional heart and resonance to hook readers of women's fiction."-- Booklist More Praise for the Novels of Jane Green "Gripping and powerful."--Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The perfect summer read."Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A warm bath of a novel that draws you in--Green's sympathetic portrayals--resonate."-- USA Today "Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing."Sophie Kinsella, New York Times bestselling author "Her compelling tale reflects an understanding of contemporary women that's acute and compassionate, served up with style." People "The kind of novel you'll gobble up at a single sitting."-- Cosmopolitan "A smart, complex, character-driven read."-- The Washington Post "Green's novels consistently deliver believable, accessible, heartfelt, often heartwarming stories about real people, problems, and feelings."-- Redbook, "A poignantly written novel that powerfully celebrates the power of love and friendship...richly rewarding."-- Chicago Tribune "Tug[s] at your emotions in all the right places."-- The Miami Herald "Green's story definitely has the emotional heart and resonance to hook readers of women's fiction."-- Booklist More Praise for the Novels of Jane Green "Gripping and powerful."--Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The perfect summer read."―Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A warm bath of a novel that draws you in...Green's sympathetic portrayals...resonate."-- USA Today "Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing."―Sophie Kinsella, New York Times bestselling author "Her compelling tale reflects an understanding of contemporary women that's acute and compassionate, served up with style."― People "The kind of novel you'll gobble up at a single sitting."-- Cosmopolitan "A smart, complex, character-driven read."-- The Washington Post "Green's novels consistently deliver believable, accessible, heartfelt, often heartwarming stories about real people, problems, and feelings."-- Redbook, "A poignantly written novel that powerfully celebrates the power of love and friendship--richly rewarding."-- Chicago Tribune "Tug[s] at your emotions in all the right places."-- The Miami Herald "Green's story definitely has the emotional heart and resonance to hook readers of women's fiction."-- Booklist More Praise for the Novels of Jane Green "Gripping and powerful."--Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The perfect summer read."―Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A warm bath of a novel that draws you in--Green's sympathetic portrayals--resonate."-- USA Today "Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing."―Sophie Kinsella, New York Times bestselling author "Her compelling tale reflects an understanding of contemporary women that's acute and compassionate, served up with style."― People "The kind of novel you'll gobble up at a single sitting."-- Cosmopolitan "A smart, complex, character-driven read."-- The Washington Post "Green's novels consistently deliver believable, accessible, heartfelt, often heartwarming stories about real people, problems, and feelings."-- Redbook
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author of Falling and Sister Stardust comes a compelling novel about the love that keeps us together when everything is falling apart. A successful photographer living in Bedford, New York, Callie Perry adores the settled existence she shares with her handsome husband and two adorable children. But while Callie's life is practically perfect, her nearest and dearest are having a harder time. Her best friend Lila is stuck dealing with her dream man's demanding ex-wife. Her free-spirited sister Steffi is adjusting after leaving her city life for the simplicity of the country. And her divorced parents, Walter and Honor, can barely stand each other. But when Callie is diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer she thought she had beaten, everything changes. With their own problems suddenly in perspective, Callie's family and friends rally to support her during an unforgettable, emotional--and ultimately life-changing year., New York Times bestselling author Jane Green presents a compelling novel about the love that keeps us together when everything is falling apart. A successful photographer living in Bedford, New York, Callie Perry adores the settled existence she shares with her handsome husband and two adorable children. But while Callie's life is practically perfect, her nearest and dearest are having a harder time. Her best friend Lila is stuck dealing with her dream man's demanding ex-wife. Her free-spirited sister Steffi is adjusting after leaving her city life for the simplicity of the country. And her divorced parents, Walter and Honor, can barely stand each other. But when Callie is diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer she thought she had beaten, everything changes. With their own problems suddenly in perspective, Callie's family and friends rally to support her during an unforgettable, emotional--and ultimately life-changing year.
