📖 peek insideThe Things We Cannot Say
by Kelly Rimmer
This dual-timeline narrative weaves together the story of Alice in modern-day Florida and her grandmother Hanna in Nazi-occupied Poland. As Alice uncovers family secrets to fulfill her dying grandmother's wish, she learns of Hanna's harrowing experiences and a lost love during the war. The novel explores the weight of silence, the enduring power of family bonds, and the difficult choices made for survival. It is a heart-wrenching and ultimately hopeful story about the legacies we inherit and the truths we uncover.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"It costs our ancestors too damned much for us to have this life - the best thing we can do to honor them is to live it to its fullest."
"Life has a way of shattering our expectations, of leaving our hopes in pieces without explanation. But when there's love in a family, the fragments left behind from our shattered dreams can always be pulled together again, even if the end result is a mosaic."
"Life doesn't work that way, Alina. Hatred spreads - it doesn't burn out with time. Someone needs to stand up and stop it."
You might also enjoy
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
A modern teen connects with a 1920s orphan train survivor. A touching, fast-moving story of unexpected bonds.
The Island of Sea Women
by Lisa See
Two female divers in 1930s Korea face war and tragedy. A deeply moving, immersive tale of enduring friendship.
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
Two sisters risk everything to resist the Nazi occupation in France. A heartbreaking, high-stakes, and unforgettable page-turner.
The Giver of Stars
by Jojo Moyes
Brave women deliver books on horseback in 1930s Kentucky. A heartwarming, immersive story of friendship and courage.
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
Fake dating in Regency London leads to real sparks. A witty, fast-paced romance packed with delightful high-society gossip.
The Switch
by Beth O'Leary
A burned-out young woman and her adventurous grandmother swap lives. A charming, lighthearted, and deeply relaxing story.