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“Deceptively lighthearted and delightfully written, All the Good Parts is the story of a woman of a certain age, pondering a dream with a timestamp: that of becoming a mother. Should she or shouldn’t she? What’s best for her? Who should the father be? Everyone weighs in on the question: her sister, her brother-in-law, her niece. Even her home healthcare clients. But the hilarity of choosing among some mighty unusual suspects is tempered with compassion and wisdom that speaks to the very heart of what matters—of what makes us matter to ourselves and each other. And the clincher? What takes All the Good Parts over the top into must-read territory? There’s a twist near the end that will leave you breathless.” —Barbara Taylor Sissel, author of Crooked Little Lies “All The Good Parts by Loretta Nyhan is a tender, warmhearted, and fast-paced story of a family finding its way through an uncertain time for everyone. Nyhan's writing delicately balances the stress and love felt between sisters Leona and Carly. Nyhan also examines the intricate dynamics of Leona's unusual friendships. These pivotal relationships are the story's backdrop as Leona decides if she's going to have a baby on her own at 39. I laughed, I cried, and I cheered, as Leona fought herself and others, stumbled, and in the end, became a better version of herself—which is always a good thing, baby or not. I read this book way past my bedtime.” —Amy Sue Nathan, author of The Good Neighbor“Leona Accorsi, 39, suddenly decides she wants a baby, simply to love. The decision leads her on a journey of self discovery and puts a unique twist on the idea of looking for love in all the wrong places. Her funny, tender, and heartfelt interactions with each of the not-necessarily-appropriate people on her short list of potential Daddy donors all ultimately bring her to new insights about herself. The story kept me smiling and wondering, ‘What's going to happen next?!’ from the first scene to the very satisfying finish.” —Jackie Bouchard, author of House Trained and Rescue Me, Maybe “Quirky and laugh-out-loud funny, we loved All the Good Parts! Nyhan had us at page one with this unique yet relatable story of the deep bonds between sisters and family and the yearning for motherhood. Readers who want to be swept up and taken on an emotional roller coaster will love All the Good Parts!” —Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, authors of The Year We Turned Forty and The Status of All Things“All the Good Parts is wildly original and features a mixture of heartfelt and laugh-out-loud moments. The main character’s quest for motherhood is poignant and relatable...[but] it’s the ensuing complexities that arise as the main character tries to find a suitable daddy donor from a varied potential list that make this story hard to put down.” —RT Book Reviews“[Nyhan] creates an original and endearing contemporary heroine in Leona Accorsi...[Her] novel tells a surprising, sweet, and unconventional story about family and friendship.” —Booklist
