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The Secret Women
The Secret Women: A Novel | Sheila Williams
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The author of Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, now a Netflix film starring Alfre Woodard, returns with a riveting, emotionally rich, novel that explores the complex relationship between mothers and daughters in a fresh, vibrant waya stunning page-turner for fans of Terry McMillan, Tayari Jones, and Kimberla Lawson Roby. Elise Armstrong, Carmen Bradshaw, and DeeDee Davis meet in a yoga class. Though vastly different, these women discover they all have one thing in common: their mothers have recently passed away. Becoming fast friends, the trio make a pact to help each other sort through the belongings their mothers left behind. But when they find old letters and diaries, Elise, Carmen, and DeeDee are astonished to learn that each of their mothers hid secretssecrets that will transform their own lives. Meeting each month over margaritas, the trio share laughter, advice, and support. As they help each other overcome challenges and celebrate successes, Elise, Carmen, and DeeDee gain not only a better understanding of the women their mothers were, but of themselves. They also come to realize they have what their mothers needed most but did not have during difficult timesother women they could trust. Filled with poignant life lessons, The Secret Women pays tribute to the power of friendship and family and the bonds that tie us together. Beautiful, full of spirit and heart, it is a thoughtful and ultimately uplifting story of unconditional love.
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The Secret Women: A Novel | Sheila Williams
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I love these yellow mums 💛

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Yet another #Tbr the struggle is real!! 😂

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Elizabeth2
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Such a good book! Three women, brought together by a yoga class discover that they have something in common - they have all lost their mothers and each still has boxes and belongings to sort through. It‘s a daunting task for anyone to tackle alone, so they decide to help each other out. In the process, they all learn about the mothers they thought they knew, but maybe only knew a little. Friendship, forgiveness and family. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5 ❤️📚

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Elizabeth2
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I‘m excited to start this one. I love stories about female friendships, and I feel that I will also connect with the characters because they‘ve all lost their mothers. Mine has been gone for 11 years. We had a complicated relationship (she was an alcoholic) and I‘m still healing and learning to forgive both of us. ❤️📚

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Crazeedi
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Thank you @kspenmoll ! I really enjoyed this book. A book that struck a cord with me. The women have boxes from their mothers (who have died) that they've never gone through. I still have tubs from my moms and shes been gone 10 years. What they uncover about their respective mothers make them realize they never knew them for real.

kspenmoll You‘re so very welcome! I enjoyed it & wanted to share it with you💖 4y
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Crazeedi
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@kspenmoll Katherine, I just started this book this am and can't hardly put it down. It is connecting with me on so many levels you don't even know. I have boxes of my mom's still sitting in my spare room (she died 10 yrs ago). This is just almost too much. And the boxes I have with my past waiting for my girls....

kspenmoll So happy you are enjoying it! I did too! 4y
Nute I‘m so interested in this book! 4y
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kspenmoll
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3 very different women meet in a yoga class and bond over tacos & Margaritas.Upon discovering they each are still grieving over the loss of their mothers,they make a pact to help each other go through the boxes & things their moms‘ left behind.All three have been procrastinating for differing amounts of time.What they rediscover is a new understanding & appreciation of their relationships with their mothers & of themselves. Quick & enjoyable read.

kspenmoll My porch is surrendering to late autumn. 4y
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Starting this #audiobook 🎧 Been looking forward to her new work. #blitsy #blacklitsy #blackauthor #bipocauthor #ownvoices #readdiversebooks

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Today‘s #JuneARC is being released today 6/9.

SW-T OMG! I‘m glad to see she‘s got a new book coming out!!! I‘ve read her other four and I was missing her voice. This will be a preorder for sure! Thanks for posting. Made my week! 5y
BookNAround @SW-T I‘m so glad! I‘m not familiar with her work but I was delighted to get this ARC because it sounds really good. 5y
SW-T I looked at the calendar and realized it was available. Losing track of time with Covid 🙄 Ordered my copy!!! So excited😀 5y
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