Genre Fiction
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Things I Wish I Told My Mother: The Most Emotional Mother-Daughter Novel in Years
"Every mother and daughter should have conversations that change their lives. This book will win your heart!" –Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Hotel Nantucket
A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes-with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end!
Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.
Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences. She travels the world with a worn beige duffel bag.
Every mother has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.
"Dr. Liz," Laurie's mother, is an elegant perfectionist who travels the world with a matched set of suitcases.
When Laurie surprises her mother with a dream vacation, it brings an unexpected sparkle to her eyes. So begins Things I Wish I Told My Mother. You will wish this novel never ends.
A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes-with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end!
Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.
Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences. She travels the world with a worn beige duffel bag.
Every mother has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.
"Dr. Liz," Laurie's mother, is an elegant perfectionist who travels the world with a matched set of suitcases.
When Laurie surprises her mother with a dream vacation, it brings an unexpected sparkle to her eyes. So begins Things I Wish I Told My Mother. You will wish this novel never ends.
Editorial Reviews
"Diverting mother-daughter tale."―Booklist
"This feel-good story makes a convincing case for the importance of familial love."―Publishers Weekly
"This feel-good story makes a convincing case for the importance of familial love."―Publishers Weekly
Readers Top Reviews
Kim BerntsenDenise S
I lost my mom over 13 years ago and this story touched me deeply. What a twist and very well-written.
Ursula
Loved this book! Couldn't put it down. Mother daughter relationships are emotional and as was this book. Awaiting your next novel.
Sara
I loved this book. Didn’t expect how it ended. So well written and such an easy read. I read it in two days. It was a real surprise when I got to the Would highly recommend this lovely well written novel.
Aliciam
My mother and her eccentricities were all over this book— my eccentricities, too. Great story - I did suspect there was a twist coming, and it was better than I expected. Excellent ending - and Richard was perfectly formed. I’m not a James Patterson reader. But I loved this book.
Evelyn Vuoso
I read this marvelous book in one day. It was a very fast read. Nevertheless the detail was perfect. The story was extremely touching and one I think many daughters and mothers could relate to. Sometimes relationships are tumultuous, but the love is always there. I could compare very close to my relationship with my deceased mother. I had some laughs as well while reading some of your adventures. Thank you for writing this. It was a pleasure to read and enjoy to relate to. So many emotions came to the surface while reading your mini adventures.
