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Could you live with yourself if you accidentally killed your own child? While this novel doesn’t directly answer this unsettling question, it does put us inside the head of Corby as he navigates guilt, rehabilitation and forgiveness from a prison cell. Yes, this novel at times feels like it’s falling short, and maybe that’s the point. Sometimes we mess everything up and can’t quite find a way to make it better.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb, celebrated for two prior Oprah Book Club selections, returns with an exceptional third pick, a propulsive novel following a young father grappling with unbearable tragedy as he searches for hope, redemption, and the possibility of forgiveness.
Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that's before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he…
A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.
German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…
When I first started The Correspondent, I found it a bit confusing and had to jot down who was who to keep everything straight. But that didn’t last long, once I settled in, I was hooked. The story centers on Sylvia, a senior woman who was ahead of her time professionally, and whose life unfolds through letters to family, friends, and even film stars, authors, and politicians. Through her correspondence, we see her regrets, kindnesses, heartbreak, health struggles, and moments of joy. At first, I wasn’t sure about the letter-writing format, but it ended up being one of the things I loved most. It’s a fresh, beautifully done way to tell a story. I grew deeply attached to Sylvia and found myself rooting for her and those she loves. I highly recommend this book, just give it a little time in the beginning. It’s absolutely worth it.
