Things I Wish I Told My Mother, Susan Patterson
Things I Wish I Told My Mother, Susan Patterson
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Things I Wish I Told My Mother
A Novel

Bestseller

Author: Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo, James Patterson

Narrator: Ellen Archer

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/10/2023

Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Destiny on February 23, 2023

I am SPEECHLESS. I honestly went into this one with little to no expectations, and I was truly blown away in the best way possible. This is one book that will stay with me long after finishing. Laurie and her mother, Liz, are the proverbial "Odd Couple" and are typically always at odds. After a heal......more

Goodreads review by Brandy on April 19, 2023

Honestly I’m not sure why so many people have rated this 4/5 stars. Possibly the worst book I’ve read this year.......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on January 30, 2023

This was an unexpected delight. I never would have associated the name of James Patterson with a “woman’s” novel about the difficult relationship between Laurie and her mother Liz. Mom is a well-known OB-GYN who has always been critical of her daughter. After a heart event, they go on a journey to P......more

Goodreads review by Bertha on April 21, 2023

The two almost okay thing about this novel ? : The rather sketchy descriptions of Paris. It’s a quick read. Otherwise : The title is totally misleading. The characters are shallow. The ending feels contrived. The story / plot disappoints. Overall : Not recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Margie on December 30, 2022

Laurie and her mother, Liz, couldn't be more different. Laurie is a successful marketing professional--a divorcee in her mid-thirties who was a prize-winning swimmer in high school. She has a casual personal life, not putting a lot of thought into what she wears or whether her luggage is old and sta......more

Quotes

"Diverting mother-daughter tale.”—Booklist

“This feel-good story makes a convincing case for the importance of familial love.”—Publishers Weekly

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