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Wendy Swift

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Average rating: 5.0 · 2 ratings · 1 review · 1 distinct work
A Dream Life: A Memoir

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Illegitimate by Maddie Lock
Illegitimate: A Memoir
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Illegitimate by Maddie Lock
"The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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12th January 2026
TITLE: ILLEGITIMATE: A Daughter’s Search for Truth in the Shadow of Lebensborn
AUTHOR: MADDIE LOCK
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“An utterly compelling journey into a family’s past and the secrets hidden th" Read more of this review »
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The Burning Heart of the World by Nancy Kricorian
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Nancy Kricorian's The Burning Heart of the World weaves elements of poetry, fable, history and storytelling to create a profound work that informs readers about the devastation and loss resulting from the Armenian genocide. This compelling family sto ...more
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The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
The River Is Waiting
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This story resonated with me in a particularly personal way. I am anticipating the release of my memoir, A Dream Life in May 2026 and A Dream Life is about my experience before and during my ex-husband's incarceration. The circumstances are quite dif ...more
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More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
More or Less Maddy
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I had the honor of hearing Lisa Genova speak at a book fair in Middletown, Conn where she signed a copy of this book. I thought she did a remarkable job of putting readers into the mind and body of Maddy although the book is written from a 3rd person ...more
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Memorial Days of Geraldine Brooks by Dorian Ashveil
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Having lost my husband suddenly, nearly a year ago, Brooks book spoke to my grief and process. This relatively short memoir is written with two threads: one is in the present (2023)when Brooks travels to a remote part of Australia to confront the gri ...more
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Ring by Michelle Lerner
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At its core, Ring, a novel by Michelle Lerner explores the processes of grief and healing. But it is so much more than that. This complex story of an individual’s pursuit to extinguish their grief brings readers to the far reaches of the Canadian tun ...more
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