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Like Mother, Like Mother

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Like Mother, Like Mother

By: Susan Rieger
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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An enthralling novel about three generations of strong-willed women, unknowingly shaped by the secrets buried in their family’s past.

“What a delight! Like Mother, Like Mother is sharp, fun, and witty.”—Ann Napolitano, bestselling author of Hello Beautiful

“A sprawling family saga, briskly told with the lightest of touches and an often-surprising sense of humor.”—Rumaan Alam, bestselling author of Leave the World Behind

A VOGUE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Detroit, 1960. Lila Pereira is two years old when her angry, abusive father has her mother committed to an asylum. Lila never sees her mother again. Three decades later, having mustered everything she has—brains, charm, talent, blond hair—Lila rises to the pinnacle of American media as the powerful, brilliant executive editor of The Washington Globe. Lila unapologetically prioritizes her career, leaving the rearing of her daughters to her generous husband, Joe. He doesn’t mind—until he does.

But Grace, their youngest daughter, feels abandoned. She wishes her mother would attend PTA meetings, not White House correspondents’ dinners. As she grows up, she cannot shake her resentment. She wants out from under Lila’s shadow, yet the more she resists, the more Lila seems to shape her life. Grace becomes a successful reporter, even publishing a bestselling book about her mother. In the process of writing it, she realizes how little she knows about her own family. Did Lila’s mother, Grace’s grandmother, die in that asylum? Is refusal to look back the only way to create a future? How can you ever be yourself, Grace wonders, if you don’t know where you came from?

Spanning generations, and populated by complex, unforgettable characters, Like Mother, Like Mother is an exhilarating, portrait of family, marriage, ambition, power, the stories we inherit, and the lies we tell to become the people we believe we’re meant to be.

©2024 Susan Rieger (P)2024 Random House Audio
Family Life Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage Inspiring Witty
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“A novel in the spirit of Meg Wolitzer, Jean Hanff Korelitz, and the great Nora Ephron . . . Who says comedy is dead? It’s all here—incredible characters, joyful satire, a wisecracking newswoman, family secrets with a twist of lime.”—Allegra Goodman, bestselling author of Sam


“What a delight! Lila is a magnificent character, and I could not put this book down. Like Mother, Like Mother is sharp, fun, and witty.”—Ann Napolitano, bestselling author of Hello Beautiful

“The writing in Like Mother, Like Mother trots easily along, and the last 50 or so pages are almost impossible to put down...One of the best aspects of this novel is that, even though much of it takes place in the fraught world of journalism, it’s actually an escape from today’s headlines. It’s a fun immersion into the lives of a loving, well-meaning, smart, and interesting set of people who readers will want to root for.”—The New York Journal

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this is a really great book for people who wonder why they do certain things. It is great about making generational connections for all those who are finding their long lost siblings, cousins and parents. There is so much more here, especially about the relationship between mothers and daughters, and what they owe each other.

Dysfunction Runs Deep

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I enjoyed this so much. The narrator did a fantastic job of holding my attention and of making me feel the story. Though the Zelda parts hit me deeply I did not like her. I tried hard but I was abandoned by my father and left with a crazy woman. To me it didn’t matter that this was a mother and mine was a father. Either way it’s desertion and unforgivable. I felt for Zelda being so young and going through such abuse but she left her three children with an abuser. Unforgivable.
Beautiful story. Sad but still beautiful. Well written and well read.

Astounding

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The narrator did a very good job with pronunciation of Jewish words etc. This not always the case. Appreciative of the effort.

Great story!

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wow...glad I stumbled on this story! humans being human...poor life choices and triumphs. recommend 100%

compelling story

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Loved the reader’s voice especially with so many characters. Author hits on so much when it comes to generational trauma. At times a bit choppy but overall a really good read.

Three generational trauma

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Enjoyed the storyline of Like Mother Like Mother. The book follows three generations of women and their stories. A quick and enjoyable read!

Fabulous Page Turner!

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I enjoyed the entire story! Well done! The ending tied up the entire story into a nice neat bow.

Description of the characters

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At the end of comments by characters the constant: “she said”, “he said”, “so and so said”. It was overdone, distracting and annoying!

The story itself, well done!

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Characters strong personalities kept me busy keeping track of who each one was & how they were connected. Held my interest especially as the family tree became complicated.

Lots of high drama

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I really thought I would like this book and it kept my interest for the first couple hours, but then I found it a bit disjointed and the storyline just went all over the place for me. The narration was good, but regretting using my Audible credit on this one.

Just meh for me

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