Synopsis "Piece by Piece (in English)"
A grieving mother learns to heal in Amish country, in this heartfelt, beautifully told novel from national bestselling author Laura Bradford. Danielle Parker is a gold-medal mom&;the kind who volunteers in her children&;s classrooms, shuttles them between activities, throws legendary birthday parties, and has a remedy on hand for any emergency. Whatever her husband, Jeff, and their children need, Dani is there, always. Except for one day. On that day&;the day that Dani reluctantly takes some &;me time&; while her mom and Jeff drive the children to the park&;the unthinkable happens. The car crash leaves no survivors. Somehow, Dani gets through the funerals and visits, accepting neighbors&; sympathy and dropped-off meals. All the while, guilt and grief make her wish the accident had claimed her life too. Then a call comes from Lydia Schlabach, an Amish woman Dani befriended in childhood. In addition to condolences, Lydia offers Dani something more: a place to escape to. In Pennsylvania&;s Amish country, Dani&;s days take on a new rhythm, marked by the clip-clop of buggies and the bustle of chores. Lydia gives Dani space to mourn, to think, and to realize how long it&;s been since she felt like a person in her own right. And with the help of friendships old and new, Dani learns about the ways life continues to surprise us&;even after the deepest loss&;with joy, love, and second chances. . . . Praise for Portrait of a Sister &;Laura Bradford is a master storyteller; this book will stay with you for a long, long time.&; &;New York Times bestselling author Tasha Alexander &;A charming, well-told story of love and devotion between sisters.&;&;New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck
