Everything My Mother Taught Me by Alice Hoffman
Inheritance Collection, Book 1
Amazon Original Stories (Dec 19, 2019)
Historical Fiction/Short Reads
In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first.
For fatefully observant Adeline, growing up carries an ominous warning from her adulterous mother: don’t say a word. Adeline vows to never speak again. But that’s not her only secret. After her mother takes a housekeeping job at a lighthouse off the tip of Cape Ann, a local woman vanishes. The key to the mystery lies with Adeline, the silent witness. New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman crafts a beautiful, heart-wrenching short story.
Alice Hoffman’s Everything My Mother Taught Me is part of Inheritance, a collection of five stories about secrets, unspoken desires, and dangerous revelations between loved ones. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single setting. By yourself, behind closed doors, or shared with someone you trust.
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A short story that packs an emotional punch. A young girl in early 1900’s trying to survive with her abusive, neglective, and self-serving mother. She becomes a self-imposed mute. Compassion and ally of a “neighbor” helps Adeline find her courage. Under an hour read and memorable.
Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (October 1, 2024)
Borrowed from Amazon Prime Reading
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About the Author
Alice Hoffman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty works of fiction, including Practical Magic, The Dovekeepers, Magic Lessons, and most recently, The Book of Magic. Her works have been translated into more than twenty languages, nominated for multiple awards, and adapted for the screen. Her new novel, The Invisible Hour, is forthcoming in August 2023. She lives in Boston. Visit her website at www.alicehoffman.com
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