Things I Wish I Told My Mother
A Novel

I am SPEECHLESS. I honestly went into this one with little to no expectations, and I was truly blown away in the best way possible. This is one book that will stay with me long after finishing. Laurie and her mother, Liz, are the proverbial "Odd Couple" and are typically always at odds. After a heal......more

Honestly I’m not sure why so many people have rated this 4/5 stars. Possibly the worst book I’ve read this year.......more

This was an unexpected delight. I never would have associated the name of James Patterson with a “woman’s” novel about the difficult relationship between Laurie and her mother Liz. Mom is a well-known OB-GYN who has always been critical of her daughter. After a heart event, they go on a journey to P......more

The two almost okay thing about this novel ? : The rather sketchy descriptions of Paris. It’s a quick read. Otherwise : The title is totally misleading. The characters are shallow. The ending feels contrived. The story / plot disappoints. Overall : Not recommended.......more

Laurie and her mother, Liz, couldn't be more different. Laurie is a successful marketing professional--a divorcee in her mid-thirties who was a prize-winning swimmer in high school. She has a casual personal life, not putting a lot of thought into what she wears or whether her luggage is old and sta......more