Things I Wish I Told My Mother

A Novel

De: Susan Patterson, Susan DiLallo, James Patterson - contributor

Narrado por: Ellen Archer

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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Diverting mother-daughter tale.”—Booklist

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

Delightful

Narration was EXCELLENT! Story was delightful and engaging. I was easily drawn in! Characters, even the minor ones, are very real and well developed. Loved it.

It was cute

I was waiting for a lot more to happen it was a good book the mother is super cute

Mothers & Daughters & Never Enough Time

A very beautiful story with so much truth. I’m a Mother and a Daughter and the voices contained in this story spoke to me from both places. I laughed and I cried. I’m thankful for my memories. I’ve learned from them all. Thank you for sharing some of yours and reminding me of the power of words.

Great book

I enjoyed this book all the details really helped me to imagine what was taking place. The twist was a shocker.

an honest take on tricky relationships

The love is there, but the lack of communication between the mother and daughter along with the latter being a type a personality who is extremely successful sets the story up for natural conflict. The great part is the honesty.

The ending moral of the story

Liked it. Learning patience, enjoying the moments that never come again. We do not know what another I’d thinking.

Interesting book

Kept my attention and I enjoyed the story. Well written and well performed! Audiobook made me want to learn French.

Great - Unexpected Story

this book was really good. twist you don't expect. I really liked this story all the way through. I recommend.

Mother daughter, love

Loved the adventures and the truth about mother daughter, relationships. Disappointed to find out it never really happened with both of them together.

Peaceful and sweet story

I loved how this story rolled through and made it so familiar to a lot of peoples lives. It was a great read. It made me think about how sweet and precious life and relationships can be and must be before some leaves.