Kate has suffered a devastating blow. Her close friend Elizabeth has passed away, a casualty in a plane crash. When Kate finds out that it was Elizabeth's wish was that Kate would take on the task of taking care of Elizabeth's precious journals, Kate is taken more than shocked.
All of a sudden Kate is given the opportunity to see her beloved friend in a new light. Elizabeth was an avid journal writer who painted a picture of each event with extreme clarity. Kate not only learns that her friend was subjected to tragedy at a young age but that she never shared the deepest turning points in her life with anyone.
While reading about Elizabeth's life, Kate can't help but reflect on her own life and the choices that she has made. Kate begins to question how she arrived at this place in life and if it is really where she wants to be.
This is one of the best books that I have read in a while. Stunningly addicting, THE UNFINISHED WORK OF ELIZABETH D. is a novel that pushes boundaries and open hearts. The exquisite writing style and memorable characters make a perfect combination. I highly recommend reading this book.
Title: THE UNFINISHED WORK OF ELIZABETH D.
Author: Nichole Bernier
ISBN: 978-0307887825
Pages: 336
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. I did not receive any compensation for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.
The book was "inspired by a family friend's healing following the September 11th attacks."
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I learned that you can read the first chapter of the book. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI learned that Nicole was a Contributing Editor for Conde Nast Traveler for 14 years
ReplyDeleteI learned that the book is a finalist for the New England Booksellers fiction award, and a "Target Emerging Author" pick
ReplyDeleteThe author was "inspired by her friend's healing after the September 11th attacks. It sounds very interesting. thank you BL
ReplyDeleteSet in the summer after the September 11 attacks.
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this book was inspired by the 9/11 attacks
ReplyDeleteNichole was Contributing Editor for Conde Nast Traveler for 14 years
ReplyDeleteI've learned just on goodreads, 8,166 people have read this book so far. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThe author has written for publications including Psychology Today, Elle, Self, Redbook, Health, Salon, The Millions, and Post Road Literary Magazine.
ReplyDeleteThe novel was inspired by a family friend's healing following the September 11th attacks.
ReplyDeleteThe book is a finalist for the New England Booksellers fiction award, and a Target Emerging Author pick
ReplyDeleteI learned:
ReplyDeleteAfter she married and moved to Boston, she joined Boston Magazine as a senior editor, where she wrote an investigative article about environmental toxins in the suburbs that won a City and Regional Magazine Award.
this is her first novel
ReplyDeleteshe is currently working on her second novel
ReplyDeleteshe lives outside Boston with her husband and 5 children
ReplyDeleteShe received her master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
ReplyDeleteshe joined Boston Magazine as a senior editor, where she wrote an investigative article about environmental toxins in the suburbs that won a City and Regional Magazine Award.
ReplyDeleteShe is one of the founders of the literary blog Beyond the Margins, which features daily essays on the craft and business of publishing.
ReplyDeleteI learned you can read the first chapter on the site
ReplyDeleteA Contributing Editor for Conde Nast Traveler for 14 years
ReplyDeleteI like that it was included among Vogue Magazine’s Hit List of Six Hot Reads for Summer last summer
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