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by Joanna Glen
'One of those rarest of books: so beautiful I almost couldn't bear it, and so moving I was reading through tears' STACEY HALLS 'Uniquely witty, beautifully observed, intricately woven' MIRANDA HART 'A truly glorious life-affirming book, in which love, hope and friendship trump sorrow' DINAH JEFFERIES 'Had me absolutely sobbing - a beautiful, beautiful book' JO BROWNING WROE, bestselling author of A TERRIBLE KINDNESS 'Worth every tear' WOMAN & HOME 'Exquisitely tender, powerfully compelling' SARAH HAYWOOD 'One of my new all-time favourite books - an absolute joy' JULIETTA HENDERSON 'Thoughtful, warm and engaging' CHRISTINA SWEENEY-BAIRD 'Honest, heartfelt and hopeful' MARIANNE CRONIN 'A joy to read' ANNE YOUNGSON 'A love song to women everywhere' ERICKA WALLER MEET EVA MARTÍNEZ-GREEN, AN ONLY CHILD FULL OF QUESTIONS ABOUT HER BEGINNINGS. Between her emotionally absent mother and her physically absent father, there is nobody to answer them. Eva is convinced that all is not as it seems. Why are there no baby pictures of her? Why do her parents avoid all questions about her early years? When her parents' relationship crumbles, Eva begins a journey to find these answers for herself. Her desire to discover where she belongs leads Eva on a journey spanning decades and continents - and, along the way, she meets women who challenge her idea of what a mother should be, and who will change her life forever... 'A glorious journey into loving & longing' ANSTEY HARRIS 'Heartrending and heartwarming' CELIA ANDERSON 'Exquisite' JESSICA RYN 'A deep delight of a book that vibrates with love and longing' HELEN PARIS ________________________________________________________ Praise for Joanna Glen's debut novel, The Other Half of Augusta Hope: 'A therapeutic dose of high-strength emotion' GUARDIAN 'Entertains and moves in equal measure' DAILY MAIL 'Keep the tissues close' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'An irresistible message of redemption and belonging' RED magazine 'Heartening and hopeful' JESS KIDD 'Mesmerizingly beautiful' SARAH HAYWOOD 'An extraordinary masterpiece' ANSTEY HARRIS
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by Joanna Glen
As the author's previous novel, this shares the same lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. It explores themes of belonging, the search for home, and the profound connections between strangers across different cultures.
Set in Barcelona, much like the Spanish setting in All My Mothers, this novel captures a similar sense of mystery and atmospheric beauty. It deals with family secrets and the power of the past to shape the present.
by Brit Bennett
This novel explores the complexities of identity, sisterhood, and the choices that define our lives. Fans of Glen's exploration of motherhood and lineage will appreciate the multi-generational focus on family legacy.
O'Farrell's prose is as exquisite and evocative as Glen's. This book offers a profound, heartbreaking look at grief and the visceral experience of motherhood, mirroring the emotional depth found in All My Mothers.
by Elif Shafak
This story weaves together history, nature, and the search for identity across generations. It shares the same sense of displacement and the longing to understand one's roots that drives the protagonist in All My Mothers.
A beautifully written exploration of how the past haunts the present. It captures the same sense of longing and the intricate ways in which personal histories and national tragedies intersect.
by Anne Tyler
Tyler is a master of the family saga, focusing on the quiet, everyday moments that define a life. Fans of Glen's character-driven storytelling and observational style will find much to love here.
This novel deals with themes of loss, resilience, and the search for safety and home. It matches the emotional intensity and the journey toward hope that characterizes Joanna Glen's writing.
Set in the 1950s, this book features a quiet but compelling narrative voice and a mystery that unravels a family's history. It shares a similar 'vibe' of gentle melancholy and domestic intrigue.
by M.L. Stedman
This book explores the moral complexities of motherhood and the lengths one will go to for love. Its sweeping, atmospheric setting and high emotional stakes will resonate with readers of All My Mothers.
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