Eleanor Brown Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

The 'New York Times' best-selling author of 'The Weird Sisters' presents a striking and intimate novel about three distinct women confronting an impossible question: What makes a family? They appear to be an ordinary family, yet they are three sets of parents who adopted four biological siblings, committed to keeping the children connected after their grandmother's death. Tabitha, who adopted twins, meticulously organizes playdates and dinners, ensuring everything runs smoothly. In contrast, Ginger, a single mother to the eldest daughter, is wary of forced togetherness due to her unsettled childhood. Elizabeth, still grappling with the aftermath of failed fertility treatments and a recent adoption, fears her unhappiness means she isn't meant to be a mother. When the children's birth mother calls to announce her new pregnancy and seeks their help in finding another adoptive family, the fragile bonds among the women are put to the test. As tensions rise, they confront their feelings about motherhood and their obligations to one another as a family. Set during a family vacation filled with laughter and emotional upheaval, this novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of how families evolve and a poignant portrayal of motherhood in its many forms.

»Ich liebe Die Lichter von Paris.« Jojo Moyes Nach außen scheint alles perfekt. Madeleine ist mit einem erfolgreichen Geschäftsmann verheiratet, sie hat ein schönes Zuhause in Chicago und keine finanziellen Sorgen. Dennoch ist sie nicht glücklich: Wie schon ihre Mutter und ihre Großmutter ist sie gefangen in einem Leben, das aus gesellschaftlichen Verpflichtungen besteht; die eigenen Träumesind auf der Strecke geblieben. Als Madeleine eines Tages auf dem Dachboden ihres Elternhauses die Tagebücher ihrer Großmutter entdeckt, erfährt sie Unglaubliches: Die strenge, stets auf Etikette bedachte Großmutter Margie war einst eine lebenslustige junge Frau, die der Enge des Elternhauses nach Europa ins wilde Paris der 20er Jahre entfloh, um frei und unabhängig als Schriftstellerin zu leben. Dort verliebte sie sich in einen charismatischen jungen Künstler und verbrachte einen glücklichen Sommer in der Pariser Boheme ... Von Margies Geschichte ermutigt, fasst sich Madeleine endlich ein Herz, ihr Leben selbst in die Hand zu nehmen …

De drie dochters van een docent Engels keren terug naar het ouderlijk huis als hun moeder borstkanker krijgt, maar ieder heeft haar eigen agenda.

Unwillingly brought together to care for their ailing mother, three sisters who were named after famous Shakespearean characters discover that everything they have been avoiding may prove more worthwhile than expected.

Cordelia, la più piccola delle sorelle Andreas, riceve una lettera che la invita a pregare per la madre, gravemente malata. La missiva è firmata da James Andreas, il loro padre, docente di letteratura inglese ossessionato da William Shakespeare. Cresciuta immersa nei versi shakespeariani e con un padre eccentricamente dotto, Cordelia comprende subito che è necessario tornare a Barnwell, la cittadina del Midwest dove hanno trascorso l'infanzia. Le tre sorelle, Rose, Bean e Cordy, decidono di tornare a casa, ognuna per motivi personali, ma tutte spinte da un senso di fallimento e dalla necessità di allontanarsi da vite in crisi. Tornate a Barnwell, affrontano il loro passato e la loro storia attuale. La lunga estate accanto alla madre le costringe a confrontarsi con il destino che le unisce, evocando le sorelle fatali e le tre streghe del Macbeth, l'opera che ha segnato la loro meravigliosa infanzia.