More Than You Know($9.13Value)

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New York Times and USA Today  bestselling author Nan Rossiter weaves a poignant, empowering novel in which three sisters gather to celebrate their mother's life--and find new inspiration for living their own... Losing her father on the night she was born could have torn Beryl Graham's family apart. Instead, it knitted them together. Under their mother's 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 Alzheimer's, 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 other's 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 Mia's 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 it's never too late to heed a mother's lessons--about taking chances, keeping faith, and loving in spite of the risks... 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 Way Stilted language detracts from the appeal of Rossiter’s sugary-sweet take on family struggles, love, and the indelible bonds of sisterhood. Born on the same night her father was killed in a car crash, Beryl Graham still managed to fill her life with laughter and joy as her single mother, Mia, raised her and her sisters, Isak and Rumer. When Mia begins to experience the ravages of Alzheimer’s, feeling “the long shadows . . . slowly creeping across my mind,” she starts a journal for her adult daughters that they find among her belongings after she dies. Secrets and passions locked away in the past come to life, bringing unexpected changes for each daughter. Forced to define and redefine themselves, Beryl, Isak, and Rumer greet this new stage of their lives with resilience and humor. Complete with sweet-treat recipes, this is one to suggest to fans of family-oriented women’s fiction. --Julie Trevelyan "A gripping story of three sisters, of love lost and found, and of a family's journey from grief to triumph. A sure winner." - Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Loosely connected to Rossiter's previous novels, this tale is peopled with wonderfully intriguing characters, both two- and four- legged. The story within a story is moving: quite emotional with much sadness, but there's also joy. This truly inspirational tear-jerker will be remembered long after the last page." - RT Book Reviews , 4.5 stars, TOP PICK! "A story of mothers and sisters, this will bring a tear to your eye as well as warm your heart." - Parkersburg News & Sentinel "Rossiter's patient, deliberate pacing makes this one a perfect bedtime read." - Publishers Weekly Rossiter's writing style is compelling. The setup of the novel provides a number of passages that tug at the reader's heartstrings, and the situations evoke realistic compassion. - Houston News New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nan Rossiter loves to weave together stories about the complicated relationships to which all readers can relate -- motherhood, sisterhood, friendship, marriage and romance. She draws from her own experiences to create authentic situations that mirror the trials and triumphs of life. Compassionate, real, and funny, her books take readers on emotional journeys that often include heartbreak and joy, but also include threads of faith, a furry friend or two, and an uplifting ending. Nan's books have been highly acclaimed by reviewers from Publisher's Weekly to Booklist. Her novel, SUMMER DANCE, was the 2018 winner of the Nancy Pearl Award. Nan is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and began her writing career in the world of children's books. Along with her many contemporary fiction novels, she is the author/illustrator of several books for children, including RUGBY & ROSIE, winner of Nebraska's Golden Sower Award, and THE FO'C'SLE: Henry Beston's Outermost House. 

 Nan lives on a quiet country road in Connecticut with her husband and a solemn black Lab named Finn who diligently watches her every move and can be roused from a slumber in a distant room by the sound of a banana being peeled or a cookie crumb hitting the floor. Nan and her husband are the parents of two handsome sons who have struck out on life journeys of their own. For more information, visit nanrossiter.com/ facebook.com/NanRossiter/ instagram.com/nanrossiter/ twitter.com/NanRossiter bookbub.com/profile/nan-rossiter