What We Keep
by Elizabeth Berg
What We Keep by Elizabeth Berg holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 12.7K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 304 pages.
About What We Keep
Do you ever really know your mother, your daughter, the people in your family? In this rich and rewarding new novel by the beloved bestselling author of Talk Before Sleep and The Pull of the Moon, a reunion between two sisters and their mother reveals how the secrets and complexities of the past have shaped the lives of the women in a family. Ginny Young is on a plane, en route to see her mother, whom she hasn't seen or spoken to for thirty-five years. She thinks back to the summer of 1958, when she and her sister, Sharla, were young girls. At that time, a series of dramatic events--beginning with the arrival of a mysterious and sensual next-door neighbor--divided the family, separating the sisters from their mother. Moving back and forth in time between the girl she once was and the woman she's become, Ginny at last confronts painful choices that occur in almost any woman's life, and learns surprising truths about the people she thought she knew best. Emotional honesty and a true understanding of people and relationships are combined in this moving and deeply satisfying new book by the novelist who "writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, love and hope. And the transcendence that redeems" (Andre Dubus).
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Elizabeth Berg |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,742 |
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What genre is What We Keep?
What We Keep is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is What We Keep worth reading?
Based on 12.7K reader ratings, What We Keep has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is What We Keep?
What We Keep has 304 pages.
Who wrote What We Keep?
What We Keep was written by Elizabeth Berg. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for What We Keep?
The ISBN-13 for What We Keep is 9780345423290.0.
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