A Million Reasons Why

A Million Reasons Why
Jessica Strawser
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Paperback
h208 x 135mm - 384pg
22 Feb 2022 US
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9781250620484
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When two strangers are linked by a mail-in DNA test, it' s an answered prayer-that is, for one half-sister. For the other, it will dismantle everything she knows to be true. But as they step into the unfamiliar realm of sisterhood, the roles will reverse in ways no one could have foreseen. Caroline lives a full, happy life-thriving career, three feisty children, enviable marriage, and a close-knit extended family. She couldn' t have scripted it better. Except for one thing:She' s about to discover her fundamental beliefs about them all are wrong. Sela lives a life in shades of gray, suffering from irreversible kidney failure. Her marriage crumbled in the wake of her illness. Her beloved mother and lifelong best friend passed away. She refuses to be defined by her grief, but still, she worries about what will happen to her two-year-old son if she doesn' t find a donor match in time. She' s the only one who knows Caroline is her half-sister. That Caroline may be her best hope for a future. But Sela' s world isn' t as clear-cut as it appears-and one misstep could destroy it all. After all, would you risk everything to save the life of the person who turned yours upside down? From the moment Caroline meets Sela, both must reexamine what it really means to be family, the depths of a mother' s love, and the limits and the power of forgiveness.
"A MILLION REASONS WHY is a fascinating foray into the questions we are most afraid to ask: what constitutes family, what are our obligations to those we love, where does American healthcare fail the most, what secrets are unforgivable? And in case you need another reason to read this book: there are two massive twists you' ll never see coming. " - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and A Spark Of LightDon' t miss this searching, fraught family drama by a master of her craft. Jessica Stawser gives us a twisty plot, combined with deeply emotional content, in a novel that examines the most profound questions of our hearts. This is a story that will stay in your heart long after the last page is turned. - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs From the opening line to the heart-healing ending, A Million Reasons Why is an immersive and startling novel of great compassion with plot twists that will take your breath away. When all we know is turned upside down and inside out, who do we become? Strawser isn' t afraid of the bigger questions and this beautiful exploration of family, loyalty and love will both break and heal your heart. Powerful, poignant and profound -- don' t miss this compelling novel from a master storyteller. - New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry "A MILLION REASONS WHY is the emotionally gripping story of two half-sisters, each with her own secrets, who find each other as adults. It' s deftly paced and surprising, and Strawser' s characters are so layered and flawed and human that I came to care about them deeply. Heartbreaking yet hopeful, this astute exploration of the bonds and limitations of family is a perfect book club pick. " - New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson "A MILLION REASONS WHY is a heartbreaking, absorbing story with an irresistible premise: a random DNA test reveals you have a sister you' ve always wanted, a potential life-saver. Strawser skillfully explores what it means to be family, to rethink the pivotal hinge points in a person' s life. " - Angie Kim, bestselling author of Miracle CreekA powerful and poignant tale with characters that burrowed their way into my heart and will stay with me for a long time. --Colleen Oakley, bestselling author of You Were There TooStrawser once again displays her nuanced understanding of all the corners of the human heart. -- Sonja Yoerg, Washington Post bestselling author of True Places and Stories We Never ToldThrough richly drawn characters and a few satisfying plot twists, Strawser handles difficult questions with thoughtful, page-turning prose. A must-read! --Susan Gloss, USA Today bestselling author of Vintage A standout novel. . . seamless writing style, complex characters, and layered plot. The high concept will attract book groups and fans of Jodi Picoult. - Booklist, Starred Review This emotional family and medical drama from Strawser will appeal to fans of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty. - Library Journal
JESSICA STRAWSER is the editorial director of Writer' s Digest magazine and the author of Almost Missed You, named to Barnes & Noble' s Best New Fiction list for March 2017 and PopSugar' s Best Spring Reads. She has written for The New York Times Modern Love, Publishers Weekly and other fine venues, and lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781250620484
Published: 22 Feb 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Saint Martin's Griffin (US)
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 208mm
Width: 135mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 384

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