Have you ever rolled your eyes at your mom? As a mom, has the urge to roll your eyes at your daughter ever overcome you? Have you ever wished you understood more about your mother when she was younger, or as a mother, have you held back information about yourself that might give your daughter a better insight into the woman you became?
Things I Wish I Told My Mother approaches those questions in an unforgettable novel of a mother and daughter. Told in such an endearing relatable way, you cannot help but love this book.
Authors Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo weave together this moving book, inspired by their own mothers who lived well into their 90s. Patterson’s husband, noted author James Patterson, also contributes to the storyline. The twist and surprise ending may be his contribution.
Perfect for the month of May as we celebrate Mother’s Day, this is a book for readers of all adult ages. It would make a great gift for the special women in your life.
Here is a short synopsis of the story:
Laurie and her mother, the famous Dr. Liz, are the proverbial odd couple, and are typically at odds with one another. When her mother has a health scare, Laurie invites her mother to take a trip together to Paris and Norway. To her surprise, her mother says yes. And so the adventure begins.
The authors provide such detailed insight into every landscape, you feel as though you are on vacation with them. Every food and drink item is portrayed with so much detail that you will find your mouth water. Readers will find themselves totally immersed in the people, places and food, but also invested in the characters. More than likely, you will find a piece of yourself in either Laurie or Liz.
Things I Wish I Told My Mother is a book you will not want to put down. My advice is for you to seek out a nice quiet place on the porch, fix yourself a nice charcuterie and a glass of wine or a cup of tea, as well as a box of tissues, and treat yourself to a wonderful read. I am anxious to hear how our Franklin Magazine readers feel about Things I Wish I Told My Mother. Please follow us on Facebook to read other readers’ opinions and add your thoughts as well.
As always, Christina Cochran and I want to encourage you to utilize your local Johnson County Public Library, and support our local bookstore, Wild Geese Bookshop.
