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The Nearness of You
The Nearness of You | Amanda Eyre Ward
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In this profound and lyrical novel, acclaimed author Amanda Eyre Ward explores the deeper meanings of motherhood from the first blissful hello to the heart-wrenching prospect of saying goodbye. Brilliant heart surgeon Suzette Kendall is stunned when Hyland, her husband of fifteen years, admits his yearning for a child. From the beginning they d decided that having children was not an option, as Suzette feared passing along the genes that landed her mother in a mental institution. But Hyland proposes a different idea: a baby via surrogate. Suzette agrees, and what follows is a whirlwind of candidate selections, hospital visits, and Suzette s doubts over whether she s made the right decision. A young woman named Dorothy Muscarello is chosen as the one who will help make this family complete. For Dorrie, surrogacy (and the money that comes with it) are her opportunity to leave behind a troubled past and create a future for herself one full of possibility. But this situation also forces all three of them Dorrie, Suzette, and Hyland to face a devastating uncertainty that will reverberate in the years to come. Beautifully shifting between perspectives, "The Nearness of You" deftly explores the connections we form, the families we create, and the love we hold most dear. Praise for Amanda Eyre Ward s "The Same Sky" After reading "The Same Sky, " you just might view the world a little differently. And isn t that the goal of all great art? " Bookreporter" "" Riveting, heartrending, and beautifully written. Christina Baker Kline, #1 "New York Times "bestselling author of "Orphan Train" "" Deeply affecting. " People" "" Wrenching, honest, painstakingly researched. Jodi Picoult, #1" New York Times "bestselling author of" Small Great Things" "" Emotionally gripping. " The Dallas Morning News""
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A meandering story about surrogacy, motherhood, and family. At the start, I wasn‘t sure I would like it, but I did appreciate it by the end. #doublespin #boutofbooks

Next up for #BookSpinBonanza: Bone Gap

#NutsInMay Book 13 ✔️

Andrew65 Fantastic 👏👏👏 5y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 5y
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BrynK
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EmilyChristine
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Finally made it to a farmers market today. I just LOVE getting fresh eggs.

This is my new audio. It‘s good so far especially since one character has run away while pregnant with a couples baby.

Tamra Tastes so much better! 6y
tpixie Yum!! We had eggs for the first time at our farmers market and I wanted to buy them but Theo was with me and my arms were full! 6y
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Coleen
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Yet another recent novel where I disliked the main character. The story was decent tho, told from several points of view. Not spectacular, but a good, quick read.

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SincerelyStacie
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"You never know when you will be forced to make the decision that will define your days."

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SincerelyStacie
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Currently reading and loving already in first 15% of book!

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becmurr
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So much more time to spend reading once you turn off other things. Next ARC from Net Galley. Just keep reading & putting one foot in front of the other!

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neverretirebookseller
The Nearness of You | Amanda Eyre Ward

Loving this book, as I have all of Amanda Eyre Ward's books.

23mirias What 8y
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