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The Things We Do for Love

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The Things We Do for Love

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
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Years of trying unsuccessfully to conceive a child have broken more than Angie DeSaria’s heart. Following a painful divorce, she moves back to her small Pacific Northwest hometown and takes over management of her family’s restaurant. In West End, where life rises and falls like the tides, Angie’s fortunes will drastically change yet again when she meets and befriends a troubled young woman.

Angie hires Lauren Ribido because she sees something special in the seventeen-year-old. They quickly form a deep bond, and when Lauren is abandoned by her mother, Angie offers the girl a place to stay. But nothing could have prepared Angie for the far-reaching repercussions of this act of kindness. Together, these two women - one who longs for a child and the other who longs for a mother’s love - will be tested in ways that neither could have imagined.

©2004 by Kristin Hannah. (P)2004 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Women's Fiction Heartfelt Fiction Sagas Genre Fiction Psychological Suspenseful Feel-Good

Critic reviews

“[Kristin] Hannah is superb at delving into her main characters’ psyches and delineating nuances of feeling.” (The Washington Post Book World)

“Wonderful . . . enormously touching . . . The warmth and complexities of these characters grab hold of the heartstrings.” (RT Book Reviews)

“Wrenching, convincing . . . bittersweet.” (Publishers Weekly)
Heartwarming Storyline • Emotional Depth • Outstanding Narration • Engaging Plot • Unexpected Twists

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absolutely love this book, Kristin Hannah sure does know how to tell a story, didn't expect to love this as much as I did!!

was not expecting to love this book as much as I did! what a wonderful story!

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I don’t think anything will ever beat the Great Alone. This book had notes of Jodi Picoult. I am weary of baby obsessive women. Must it always come down to babies.

This book was indeed addictive though and good company if you need something mellow. I loved the Mama in this book. The reader was good. Definitely points out again how much easier it is for the young men to get away with their mistakes while young ladies bear the burden.

Simple and Heartwarming

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Once again, a heartfelt novel. One that melts the heart and keeps you on your toes. I always feel like part of the family when I read or listen to Kristen Hanna's novels!

She did it again

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There's almost nothing better than a good happy cry at the end of the book! I kept suggesting, (yelling at my phone really) the scenario upon which it ended but for a few minutes I was genuinely psyched out! Blood pressure was escalating.... but then everything worked as I hoped!! Really really good story....give it a go 😁

Fabulous!!!

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Loved the character and story line. This book is so touching and restored my faith in humanity.

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