Jenna Blum crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of human connection and the echoes of history. Her writing is renowned for its emotional resonance, drawing readers deeply into the lives and struggles of her characters. She possesses a unique ability to weave together personal dramas with significant historical backdrops, creating stories that are both captivating and thought-provoking. Blum's work explores the profound impact of the past on the present, offering insights into resilience and the enduring nature of familial bonds.
Since she adopted him as a puppy fifteen years earlier, Jenna Blum and Woodrow have been inseparable. But Woodrow is aging. As he begins to fail, the true nature of his extraordinary relationship with Jenna is revealed. Jenna may be the dog parent, but it is Woodrow, with his amazing personality and trusting nature, who has much to teach her. Jenna discovers, over the months she spends caring for her ailing dog, what it is to be present in the moment, and what it truly means to love
Her daughter, Trudy, was only three when she and her mother were liberated by an American soldier and went to live with him in Minnesota. Trudy's sole evidence of the past is an old photograph: a family portrait showing Anna, Trudy, and a Nazi officer, the Obersturmfuhrer of Buchenwald.
The Lost Family is a charming, funny, and elegantly bittersweet study of the repercussions of loss and love that spans a generation, from the 1960s to the 1980s. It is a vivid portrait of marriage, family, and the haunting grief of World War II.
Twins are forced to face a haunting secret from their childhood in this compelling narrative by the author of a bestselling novel. As they navigate their complex relationship and the impact of their shared history, the story delves into themes of memory, identity, and the bonds of family. The emotional journey challenges them to reconcile their past with their present, offering a gripping exploration of how secrets can shape lives.
It is raining non-stop over Paris. The Malegarde family – split between France, London, and the US – is reunited for the first time in years. When Paul, a famous yet withdrawn arborist, suffers a stroke in the middle of his 70th birthday celebrations, his son Linden is stuck in a city that is undergoing a stunning natural disaster. As the Seine bursts its banks and floods the streets, the family will have to fight to keep their unity as hidden fears and secrets also begin to rise. In this profound and intense novel of love and redemption, De Rosnay demonstrates her wealth of skills both as an incredible storyteller and also as a connoisseur of the human soul.