First a quick note: Thanks to everyone for the awesome words
of encouragement from yesterday's post about my son Luke. I guess I got it together to write a
post today - I can't believe I had free time and motivation, but thank you all so
much! And so, I think I'll be back to posting once or twice a week, it might
not be as crazy of a week as I was thinking it would be. Yesterday I was on an
emotional rollercoaster! All is good now, so here is a new FABULOUS book for
you to learn about!
As you all know I’m a big fan of Amy Hatvany. When she came
onto the book scene with Best Kept Secret, my favorite author Emily Giffin
blurbed that book, so it was a no brainer that I would read that book. Since
then, I've waited anxiously for her books and have read and loved Outside the Lines and now her latest, which is The Language of Sisters, which is actually
not really her latest, but one of her very first books, newly updated and here
for your enjoyment!
The Language of Sisters is the story of Nicole, who leaves home for 10 years because she's unable to
deal with her family - her sister is placed in a home for the mentally disabled
and she's not able to forgive her mother. Her father has left the family.
Nicole leaves to try to make a career and a life for herself as far away as
possible, distancing herself from those she loves the most.
Circumstances bring
her back to her sister, and she's forced to confront her past. Unbeknownst to
Nicole, she's about to receive the most beautiful gifts she'll ever get just by
coming home.
I love Amy's fluid and beautiful prose, her dialogue and her
characters. They're so real and believable and her stories just ring true to
the reader. Amy always deals with emotional subjects that when you close the
book, you'll still be thinking of the story, and wondering what the future
holds for her characters.
If you'd like to win a copy of The Language of Sisters, tell me if you have a sister, and what's
her name. If you don't have a sister, do you have a friend who is as close to
you as a sister might be, and if so, what is her name? My sister's name is
Stacy, and I've grown up my whole life being called Stacy too, since our names
are so close sounding.
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91 comments:
My older and only sister's name is Eileen. She's a grandma and I have kids in high school.
I have a younger sister-Katie.
I have a younger sister named Beth. I gave her a personalized copy of "Where We Belong" for her birthday. She may be only 3 years younger than me, but I still call her my baby sister, which confuses my kids. :)
Melissa A from CLC
I have an older sister named Jodi.
Glad you are feeling better today. I can't imagine what you have been going through!
I don't have a sister, but I have a cousin that I am very close to, who is like a sister to me. Her name is Erin. We are double cousins - our moms are sisters and our dads are brothers. Weird, huh? With so many genes in common, we even look like sisters! Love that girl!
Colbey J
I have one sister, 3 years older than me and her name is Lisa.
I don't have a sister, but I have a friend that I've grown up with...her name is Aly.
I'm so glad to see you are feeling better about things today! Yay!! Hugs to you.............
I have two sisters. Becky and Crystal and I love them both dearly.
I am also very blessed to have a BFF that is like a sister. Her name is Buffy...I love her!!!!!
Nan :)
I have one sister. Christy is 17 years older than me.
I have a younger sister, Carol.
Two sisters
Jennifer and Sandy
I have an amazing younger sister named Greer, its a family name. :)Hope things are settling down with your family
I don't have a sister. But I have a friend Ruth who I have known since 8th grade. She is almost like a sister to me.
Margie T
no sister but my best friend ellen & i are close enough and look enough alike that people often think that we're sisters!
My close as a sister is Sandra
My sister is 6 years older and her name is Karen.
I have two older sisters. The oldest, Erin, and we are 8.5 years apart. My other sister, Amanda, is 6 years older than me.
My best friend's name is Trish
How crazy...My sister's name is Stacey too!! I also have my BFF who is like my sister, and her name is Natalie!
I don't have a sister...but I have a sister-in-law, Holly! She's awesome and I love her as if she were my biological sister!
Brannanflooring@aol.com
I don't have a sister, although my best friend Tara is like a sister to me. I am so happy to see other people enjoying Amy's books. I adore her work.
jeannesager{@}gmailDOTcom
I have a "baby" sister named Maggie. She's 7 years younger than me, and we're so much closer than we used to be! Even though she's in Colorado, and I'm in Minnesota, we're closer than we've ever been!
I have a wonderful younger sister named Lisa. She was the bane of my existence when we were kids but she's my best friend now and I cannot imagine my life without her.
mryward(at)yahoo(dot)com
I have a younger sister Marshal.Lomazowr@gmail.com
I have a twin sister, Melody. Many years ago we lost a sister Joanne who had cerebral palsy. This is the first book I have read that showed what all the members of the family go through in a situation like that. What a great book, as are her other three!!!!!!!
Absolutely love Amy Hatvany! And so glad you're in a better space today Stephanie :)
I have a sister who is 10 years older than me (so she's olddddd! haha) and her name is Aimee.
I have a younger sister, Lorena! We are a year apart and everyone thinks we are twins.
I have a younger sister, Dana. We are 4 years, 7 mos apart. People always ask who is older! ;)
Nancy
ndbh39 (at) yahoo DOT com
I don't have any biological sisters, but my best friend Michelle is like one. We've been close for almost 20 years. We don't always see eye to eye but we will always be close.
Eloisepeaches
I have a younger sister by 10 years, Chrissy!
-tmd636
I have twin sisters, Rebecca and Rachel who are 3 years younger than me and have Cerebral palsy.
I'm an only, but I have two friends who are sisters and I admit to a bit of jealousy at their closeness. They'll always have a best friend.
My older sister's name is Andrea.
-Donna W
No sister but have a few girlfriends who are like sisters... Lovenska is one of them :)
I have an older sister. I adore her!!
Glad you are in a better place. I don't have a sister, but I have a sister-in-law for 32 years who is like a sister to me.. Her name is Ellynn
No sisters or brothers. My sister-in-law is like a sister. Her name is Connie.
iambtinrb
Angela, MAria and Elena - I love my sisters!
I have 2 younger sisters, Peggy and Janet. They are so close in age that I find myself being the peacemaker between the 2. And we are all adults!
I don't have a sister and I also don't have a friend that's like a sister to me. I wish I did!
Thanks!
-Jessica M
walkingcorpse11@hotmail.com
I have two great sisters.....Kate and Megan. They are both younger.
I have 1 sister and her name is Ingrid. We are only 1 year and a half apart.
no sister . .always wanted one .
Vicki and Lori are like sisters to me - can go to them with ANYTHING
I have 1 sister- Robyn. She a yr and a half younger.
i don't have a sister but I am so close to my bff that we're more like sisters. her name is Stacey
I have a younger sister named Tiffany
I have two older sisters, Greta and Sally. We are really close and I couldn't have asked for better sisters. `
I absolutely adore my sister, Nancy. She is a beautiful person.
No sister, I'm an only child.
Have a great friend Jennifer.
No sister, two brothers. I do have a BFF, Lisa :)
xx, Lauren Clark
I have one sister, Kim. We couldn't be more different, but fight & love as only sisters can :)
I have an older sister and her name is Anji :)
I have a little sister named Suzie
I have an older sister, her name is Vivian.
Lilian @ A Novel Toybox
lilianxcheng AT gmail.com
I have sisters Debbie and Julie. I lost my other sister Karen a few months ago.
I have a sister named Jackie who is getting married next weekend and I am her maid of honor.
qweska8402
No sister. I have a cousin who has always been like a sister name Megan and my bff named Dorothy. Mel Rem
My only sister is named Andrea.
-Denise F.
No sister but I have 2 sister in laws now. And my girl cousins and I are like sisters!
I'm an only child...but I have a best friend who is like a sister. Her name is Lynn.
I have an older sister, Dawn.
I do not have a sister, the closest thing I have to it is my cousin, Madi.
I have 2 younger sisters and they are my besties - Jane and Lois - JillFay
I have a sister named Jenna. She is sixteen years younger than me!
Carly H
This is a book I'd love love love to read! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I have an identical twin sister named, Shannon.
sharn3960 AT comcast DOT net
I do not have a sister, but am lucky that I now have five sister-in-laws!!!
One older, by 10 years, sister named Toni. LeslieGC
I have no blood sisters but I'm fortunate to have 3 sister like friends , Lisa , Teresa, and Sharon who mean the world to me! If anything ever happened to me I know they would be there for my daughters!
I don't have a sister, but I've been besties with my bff, Tara, for over 25 years (we were roommates freshman year of college). We call each other our 'sister from another mister'. :)
My sister's name is Sloan...she is younger than me!
Just found your blog from Chick Lit Central! Will come back often!
kimberley2229@yahoo.com
I'm the oldest of three and I always wanted a little sister, sadly , my mother didn't want anymore kids. So when my little cousin, Adriana was born, she became the little sister that I've always wanted. She's currently three years old and I can't imagine my life without her!
My little sister is called Agatha Eva
I have a younger sister, named Daria. We are 8 years apart but have always been close!
Emily116
I wish I had a sister! I used to feel like I spent more time looking for a sister-figure than a boyfriend! I finally met her six years ago - she has the rather interesting name of Toubi.
Cheers,
CT
My sister is my best friend Jenny. We have been friends for 26 years and counting!
i was not blessed with real sisters, so I live my life with my like-a-sisters, Holly and Melynda.
Terri M.
my sister's name is Beth.
leonelescota AT gmail.
I don't have a sister just 2 brothers.
I have 2 younger sisters Corey who is 33 and Reana who is 25.
Carie
I have 2 sisters, people confuse us as triplets but we are so different.
Diane & Joanne.
I have 2 younger sisters (God Bless my father, right?!?!) One is Mandy and the other is Susan.
I hope things are settling down for you and your family. Your son is lucky to have such concerned and caring parents.
aggiekristi04
I do not have a sister. My just as close as a sister, best friend's name is Angie! :)
kndyer
I have 1 older sister - Cindi (with an I, not a Y) LOL
I don't have a sister, but my cousin's name is Karla (lol - I'm Marla) and we grew up together after my mom passed away so I think of her as a sister :o)
3 brothers :o( But my best friend Lisa
No sister here, my friend Joy is the closest thing I have to a sister.
I have a younger sister. Her name is Jaqi. we're best friends :)
My sister Cheyanne is one of my very best friends!
No sister, but my friend Sherry is as good as.
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