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Like Mother, Like Mother
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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An enthralling novel about three generations of strong-willed women, unknowingly shaped by the secrets buried in their family's past. "A novel in the spirit of Meg Wolitzer, Jean Hanff Korelitz, and the great Nora Ephron. Who says comedy is dead? It's all here--the joyful craziness, the wisecracking newswoman, the family secrets with a twist of lime."--Allegra Goodman, bestselling author of SamDetroit, 1960. Lila Pereira is two years old when her angry, abusive father has her mother committed to an asylum. Lila never sees her mother again. Three decades later, having mustered everything she has--brains, charm, talent, blond hair--Lila rises to the pinnacle of American media as the powerful, brilliant executive editor of The Washington Globe. Lila unapologetically prioritizes her career, leaving the rearing of her daughters to her generous husband, Joe. He doesn't mind--until he does. But Grace, their youngest daughter, feels abandoned. She wishes her mother would attend PTA meetings, not White House correspondents' dinners. As she grows up, she cannot shake her resentment. She wants out from under Lila's shadow, yet the more she resists, the more Lila seems to shape her life. Grace becomes a successful reporter, even publishing a bestselling book about her mother. In the process of writing it, she realizes how little she knows about her own family. Did Lila's mother, Grace's grandmother, die in that asylum? Is refusal to look back the only way to create a future? How can you ever be yourself, Grace wonders, if you don't know where you came from? Spanning generations, and populated by complex, unforgettable characters, Like Mother, Like Mother is an exhilarating, portrait of family, marriage, ambition, power, the stories we inherit, and the lies we tell to become the people we believe we're meant to be.
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KLyn1
KLyn1
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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After seeing so many positive reviews of tagged book, when I came across a signed copy, I just couldn't refuse...

CBee Ooo. Looks right up my alley 🙌🏻 1w
marleed I really liked this one! 1w
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marleed
marleed
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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This generational drama turned out to be different than what I expected. I really liked it and was fascinated by the characters the author prioritized. Lila (2nd gen) was fascinating and complicated and I wished she‘d have survived beyond chapter 1. Grace‘s development had me rooting for her progress. And Ruth, as found family, was a treasure.

marleed And did I just read to books of quite different subject but with the same title? Well, yes I did because this are the small reading things that entertain me 😂 (edited) 1w
Suet624 Same title??? How odd.. 1w
marleed @Suet624 I added one to my TBR in July and another this month and didn‘t realize they had the same title until I marked my reading status on Goodreads for this read. 1w
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SmartBookWorms
SmartBookWorms
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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Highly recommended for readers who enjoy:
Family sagas with compelling characters and intricate storylines
Mysteries with a strong emotional core
Novels that explore the complexities of mother-daughter relationships
Stories about the lasting impact of the past on the present

The full Deep Dive review of this book can be watched from our YouTube channel...

https://youtu.be/Bn3NsXWEyFE

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JenReadsAlot
JenReadsAlot
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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#aardvark bookmail!

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AardvarkBookClub
AardvarkBookClub
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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An enthralling novel about three generations of strong-willed women, unknowingly shaped by the secrets buried in their family‘s past.

#aardvarkbookclub

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Lsmoore43
Lsmoore43
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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A wonderful book about mother's and daughters. Though a tough one to read in places. It's a bit about an abusive relationship. A mother's desertion. Children growing up and doing good things. It's a story of hope and love. It has a lot going on and it was a pleasure to read but sure made me emotional in places.

Full review:
https://lsmoore49.blogspot.com/2024/11/like-mother-like-mother-by-susan-rieger.h...

Susan Rieger

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BoleyBooks
BoleyBooks
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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Now Available! 🎉📚
Like Mother, Like Mother-
Susan Rieger

Book Review- https://www.boleybooks.com//like-mother-like-mother/

#boleybooks #likemotherlikemother #susanrieger #bookbeast #netgalley #bookbuds #familysaga

Amor4Libros I was just approved for this yesterday and can‘t wait to read it 😊 1mo
BoleyBooks @Amor4Libros - this gave me a lot to think about. Happy Reading! 📚 1mo
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Reecaspieces
Reecaspieces
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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A good family drama

https://reecaspieces.com/2024/10/28/like-mother-like-mother-by-susan-rieger-rand...

MyNamesParadise This is one of my book club‘s picks for February! I‘m going to try and get it from the library; but glad to know it‘s good! 1mo
Reecaspieces @MyNamesParadise not sure everyone will like it. It has some abuse. 1mo
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BoleyBooks
BoleyBooks
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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Tackle the TBR 🤓📚
What are you reading?
#boleybooks #likemotherlikemother #susanrieger #bookbeast #netgalley #bookbuds #bookchat

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DGRachel
DGRachel
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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Ordinarily I avoid multigenerational/family secret novels like the plague, but this is one of my favorite books so far this year. Rieger‘s prose is engaging, the characters are complex, and it is surprisingly low angst. The structure is perfect, starting in the middle with Lila, then shifting focus to her daughter, Grace, and ending with her mother, Zelda‘s story. The characters aren‘t always like-able, but they are understandable and relatable.

DGRachel Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy from Dial Press/Penguin Random House in exchange for my unbiased, honest review and participation in their online live conversation/book club. I‘m honestly surprised by how much I loved this. 4mo
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Rhondareads
Rhondareads
Like Mother, Like Mother | Susan Rieger
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An absolutely wonderful read aa inter generational family.From the opening scene at Lila‘s the mother‘s funeral I knew I was in for a special read.Thanks randomhouse for this fabulous read.

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