Cover:
It's so beautiful!
It's so beautiful!
Synopsis:
Grace had not had twelve people at her table for a while. This wasn’t the kind of family who shared regular Sunday meals. But you don’t turn 70 every day.
As her friends and family arrive for lunch, memories are rekindled but not all of them are welcome. As the meal is served, it becomes clear that events of the past have left their mark on everyone at the table in vastly different ways. Grace is reminded that age is no guarantee of wisdom and there is much still to learn from the young at heart. As the family finally confront a shocking event in their past, Grace is forced to face her own shortcomings as a parent and wife and left to contemplate the ways in which grief and regret have resonated through her life.
This moving and often funny novel dissects the lives of women over three generations, explores the pull and power of memory and celebrates the triumph of endurance.
Grace had not had twelve people at her table for a while. This wasn’t the kind of family who shared regular Sunday meals. But you don’t turn 70 every day.
As her friends and family arrive for lunch, memories are rekindled but not all of them are welcome. As the meal is served, it becomes clear that events of the past have left their mark on everyone at the table in vastly different ways. Grace is reminded that age is no guarantee of wisdom and there is much still to learn from the young at heart. As the family finally confront a shocking event in their past, Grace is forced to face her own shortcomings as a parent and wife and left to contemplate the ways in which grief and regret have resonated through her life.
This moving and often funny novel dissects the lives of women over three generations, explores the pull and power of memory and celebrates the triumph of endurance.
My thoughts and opinion:
I love the idea of this book. Bringing family and friends together, sharing memories (good and bad) and getting to know the different people a little more. I also enjoyed the food themed book - since I love cooking and eating - but found it to be a little too much at times. Pages and pages about food and how to cook it is just not my thing. However, it was still very enjoyable and a fun read, perfect for a summer vacation as well!
Thank you so much Legend Press for sending me this book <3
Genre: Novel
ISBN: 9780702250040
ISBN: 9780702250040
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