Montpelier Tomorrow - Macdonald, Marylee

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Résumé :
An affecting, deeply honest novel...

Biographie:
at the same time, a lacerating indictment of our modern health care system. - Kirkus Reviews ...an exceptional read. A mix of sadness and humor, it is indeed a story that should be read many times- US Review of Books Montpelier Tomorrow is a beautifully written, superbly constructed novel which will almost certainly be the best Family Life/Literary Fiction novel you will read this year.- Books Butterfly Editorial Reviews A mother who craves a closer relationship with her daughter. A daughter with a buried secret. Everyone thinks Colleen Gallagher has it all together: a successful career, a loving family, and a knack for solving problems. The birth of a second grandchild gives her an excuse to pack her bags and relocate to Washington DC. But when her son-in-law falls ill, this kindergarten teacher and delighted grandma must change her focus from the little ones to the grownups. As Colleen delves deeper into the details of her son-in-law's disease, she catches a glimpse of what lies ahead. Colleen's daughter, a young mom with a high-powered career and two small children, will soon become the caregiver for a dying man. Colleen tries to warn her daughter, but her warnings fall on deaf ears. The young couple clings to the hope that they can make the most of their remaining time together - romantic getaways and date nights out. The more Colleen tries to penetrate the fog of denial, the more her daughter pushes away, an unfortunate pattern that began in high school - outbursts of anger followed by withering silence. Colleen fights back with her characteristic wit and roll-your-sleeves determination to do what she must to help her prickly daughter survive. However, as she juggles the multiple roles of grandma, cook, and caregiver, she discovers that even her superhuman efforts and a special last Christmas in Vermont can't fix what's wrong. Maybe nothing can. Join Colleen on an odyssey of love, loss, and forgiveness as she struggles to save her daughter from a future of sleepless nights and unreimbursed medical expenses. If you enjoy flawed yet heroic characters and a powerful mix of tragedy and humor, then you won't want to miss Montpelier Tomorrow. For fans of Abraham Verghese, Kristin Hannah, Colleen Hoover, and Fredrick Backman, this beautifully written, literary novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Buy Montpelier Tomorrow today. Winner of the 2015 Gold Medal for Drama from Readers' Favorites International Book Awards Finalist for the 2015 Eric Hoffer Prize and the Indie Next Generation Book Awards...

Sommaire:
at the same time, a lacerating indictment of our modern health care system. - Kirkus Reviews Montpelier Tomorrow is a beautifully written, superbly constructed novel which will almost certainly be the best Family Life/Literary Fiction novel you will read this year.- Books Butterfly Editorial Reviews Everyone thinks Colleen Gallagher has it all together: a successful career, a loving family, and a knack for solving problems. The birth of a second grandchild gives her an excuse to pack her bags and relocate to Washington DC. However, caring for aged parents has left her little time to nurture a relationship with her emotionally distant daughter. But when her son-in-law falls ill, this kindergarten teacher and delighted grandma must change her focus from the little ones to the grownups. The young couple clings to the hope that they can make the most of their remaining time together - romantic getaways and date nights out. The more Colleen tries to penetrate the fog of denial, the more her daughter pushes away - outbursts of anger followed by withering silence. As Colleen juggles the multiple roles of grandma, cook, and caregiver, she discovers that even her superhuman efforts and a special last Christmas in Vermont can't fix what's wrong. Maybe nothing can. Should she save her family or save herself? If you enjoy flawed yet heroic characters and a powerful mix of tragedy and humor, then you won't want to miss Montpelier Tomorrow. For fans of Abraham Verghese, Kristin Hannah, Colleen Hoover, and Fredrick Backman, this beautifully written, literary novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Buy Montpelier Tomorrow today. Winner of the 2015 Gold Medal for Drama from Readers' Favorites International Book Awards Finalist for the 2015 Eric Hoffer Prize and the Indie Next Generation Book Awards...