Description: Struggling with the disintegration of her marriage at the same time her controlling mother passes away, Ellie is perplexed when she learns that her ex-boyfriend, Hutch, is creating a documentary about her mother.
Brief description: PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY is a full-time writer, wife and mother and the New York Times bestselling author whose novels include Between the Tides, Driftwood Summer and The Perfect Love Song: A Holiday Story. She lives with her husband and three children in Mountain Brook, Alabama, where she is working on her next novel.
Review Quotes:
"A beautiful, emotionally engrossing story about marriage and motherhood, loss and longing. Patti Callahan Henry has done it again, capturing all the complexity of relationships with insight, compassion and a lyrical, unforgettable voice." --Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed
"An affecting Southern tale about second chances and banishing the ghosts of regret...Romantic storytelling at its simple best." --Kirkus (starred review)"Elevated by Henry's subtle, sometimes excellent characterization...Ellie's earnest quest for true happiness will resonate with many readers, especially fans of Kristin Hannah and Susan Wiggs." --Booklist "Lyrical and moving...Patti Henry's luminous story-telling shines through once again." --Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Rental "Coming Up For Air is a beautiful exploration of the deepest mysteries of the human heart." --Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of the Lakeshore Chronicles series "A southern woman's journey into truth. A emotionally intense, beautiful and unforgettable novel. I loved it." --Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River novels "A buoyant journey of self-discovery from an author who understands the human heart...With the complexity of a sultry southern breeze, Coming Up for Air reveals the link between a mother's secret past and a daughter's hope for a new future." --Sherryl Woods, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Honeysuckle Summer "Coming up for Air is heartwarming with a touch of magic. Patti Callahan Henry's elegant writing takes you on an emotional journey you won't soon forget...nor will you want to." --Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of The Midwife's Confession "A richly textured story of love, loss and redemption reminiscent of some of the best southern storytellers." --Donna Ball, author of A Year on Ladybug Farm