Thirty-six-year-old Grace McAllister never longed for children. But when she meets Victor Hansen, a handsome, charismatic divorced restaurateur who is father to Max and Ava, Grace decides that, for the right man, she could learn to be an excellent part-time stepmom. After all, the kids live with their mother, Kelli. How hard could it be?
At thirteen, Ava Hansen is mature beyond her years. Since her parents' divorce, she has been the one taking care of her emotionally unstable mother and her little brother-she pays the bills, does the laundry, and never complains because she loves her mama more than anyone. And while her father's new girlfriend is nice enough, Ava still holds out hope that her parents will get back together and that they'll be a family again.
But only days after Victor and Grace get engaged, Kelli dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances-and soon, Grace and Ava discover there was much more to Kelli's life than either ever knew.
Narrated by Grace and Ava in the present with flashbacks into Kelli's troubled past, Heart Like Mine is a poignant and hopeful portrait about womanhood, love, and the challenges of family life.
'A palpable love story, emotional search for and acceptance of a lost parent, and a bittersweet ending make for an enveloping, heartfelt read.' - Publishers Weekly
'Fearlessly explores men and women desperate to measure up to the rigors of parenthood, but still failing their children. Hatvany brings sympathy and compassion to the page, while never losing sight of the damage children suffer when their parents make bad decisions.' - Randy Susan Meyers author of The Comfort of Lies
'An uplifting and heartwarming experience.' - Kirkus Reviews
By:
Amy Hatvany Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 153mm,
Weight: 478g ISBN:9781743317075 ISBN 10: 1743317077 Publication Date:01 June 2013 Recommended Age: From Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
