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Things I Wish I Told My Mother

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Things I Wish I Told My Mother

By: Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo, James Patterson
Narrated by: Ellen Archer
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An artist and her perfectionist mother unpack a lifetime of secrets while on vacation in Paris in this moving novel—perfect for fans of One Italian Summer.

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.

Family Life Friendship Women's Fiction Heartfelt Fiction Feel-Good Genre Fiction Contemporary Romance Contemporary Romance

Critic reviews

"Diverting mother-daughter tale.”—Booklist
“This feel-good story makes a convincing case for the importance of familial love.”—Publishers Weekly
Heartwarming Story • Unexpected Twist • Excellent Narration • Emotional Depth • Beautiful Ending • Warm Delivery

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Narration was EXCELLENT! Story was delightful and engaging. I was easily drawn in! Characters, even the minor ones, are very real and well developed. Loved it.

Delightful

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I was waiting for a lot more to happen it was a good book the mother is super cute

It was cute

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A very beautiful story with so much truth. I’m a Mother and a Daughter and the voices contained in this story spoke to me from both places. I laughed and I cried. I’m thankful for my memories. I’ve learned from them all. Thank you for sharing some of yours and reminding me of the power of words.

Mothers & Daughters & Never Enough Time

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I enjoyed this book all the details really helped me to imagine what was taking place. The twist was a shocker.

Great book

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The love is there, but the lack of communication between the mother and daughter along with the latter being a type a personality who is extremely successful sets the story up for natural conflict. The great part is the honesty.

an honest take on tricky relationships

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