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Things I Wish I Told My Mother

By: Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo, James Patterson - contributor
Narrated by: Ellen Archer
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Publisher's summary

An artist and her perfectionist mother unpack a lifetime of secrets while on vacation in Paris in this moving novel—perfect for fans of One Italian Summer.

A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes—with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end!

Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.

Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences. She travels the world with a worn beige duffel bag.

Every mother has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.

“Dr. Liz,” Laurie’s mother, is an elegant perfectionist who travels the world with a matched set of suitcases.

When Laurie surprises her mother with a dream vacation, it brings an unexpected sparkle to her eyes. So begins Things I Wish I Told My Mother. You will wish this novel never ends.

©2023 Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo, James Patterson (P)2023 Little, Brown & Company

Critic reviews

"Diverting mother-daughter tale.”—Booklist

“This feel-good story makes a convincing case for the importance of familial love.”—Publishers Weekly

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Remembering my mother

Loved it. it made me cry. I live with my daughter and her family and it reminded me of my own life.

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Captivating, entertaining.

Until the last chapter I wasn’t sure how I could relate to this story having lost my mother young. But the end is one that will stay with me for a long time.

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Great ending

It held my interest throughout. I adored the ending. I really liked it in the audio book form.

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Mother/daughter relationships can be difficult but there is always love.

Loved this book so much! Wish I’d read it sooner! A mother and daughter relationship is like no other. I laughed, cried and shook my head in agreement because it felt so familiar. It touched my heart! Please write more!

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Poignant yet Thought Provoking

"Things I Wish I Told My Mother" is a very poignant story. i found myself taking a trip with my mother. Talking to her as if she where alive and crying at the end. The story is excellent but heart wrenching. i recommend it for all daughters.

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Tears flowing

Loved the book eagerly awaited each chapter.
The ending surprised me though appreciated the how it all came together. Miss my mother so many similarities.

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The relationship between the mom and daughter was very special. The twist at the end was a real
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Surprised

Their relationship was so much like my own relationship with my mother. Insightful. I wish I had told my mother so many things.

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Sweet endearing story. Loved it!

Such a wonderful story with laughs tenderness and food for thought in this crazy world we live in. A must-read for all with mothers.

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Loved

I miss my mother so much. Its amazing how all the things i thought were wrong about her were what was right…..

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