An incisive look into women's feelings about womanhood, motherhood, relationships and friendship . . . a fast-paced, beautifully written tribute to what we can and can't control and who we love in the process. A true delight. This book is GOOD!"—Zibby Owens, author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books
There can come a point in life where you'll always remember what came before and what came after.
Rachel is a thirty-year-old married Jewish woman who’s wanted a baby for a long time. Katie’s a thirty-two-year-old single, Catholic woman who has been trying to find a man who’ll stick around. We follow the women individually as they find themselves pregnant—Rachel happily, Katie, not. As they enter their second trimester, they’re shocked to hear that there’s something very wrong with the babies they’re carrying. Rachel and Katie meet in a support group and bond as they help each other through not only the excruciating decision they need to make but through the issues that come with making that decision. The Stories We Cannot Tell explores friendship, loss, love, hope, and family.
"The Stories We Cannot Tell by Leslie A. Rasmussen is an emotionally charged and well-crafted novel that delves into the depths of the human experience. Rasmussen with her skilled ability has created characters with authenticity and depth.”—Reedsy Reviews
"Sprinkled with themes of love, redemption, and perseverance, the author has created an emotionally charged story that is equal parts heartbreaking and joyful." – 5 Stars Reader Views
“I had a hard time putting The Stories We Cannot Tell down, to be honest. I loved it and highly recommend it.” —Reader Reviews
Genre: General Fiction
There can come a point in life where you'll always remember what came before and what came after.
Rachel is a thirty-year-old married Jewish woman who’s wanted a baby for a long time. Katie’s a thirty-two-year-old single, Catholic woman who has been trying to find a man who’ll stick around. We follow the women individually as they find themselves pregnant—Rachel happily, Katie, not. As they enter their second trimester, they’re shocked to hear that there’s something very wrong with the babies they’re carrying. Rachel and Katie meet in a support group and bond as they help each other through not only the excruciating decision they need to make but through the issues that come with making that decision. The Stories We Cannot Tell explores friendship, loss, love, hope, and family.
PRAISE FOR THE STORIES WE CANNOT TELL
"With compassion and warmth, the author sheds light on the physical and emotional rollercoaster...which a pregnancy--whether it's planned or not --upends one's life." ---Kirkus Reviews"The Stories We Cannot Tell by Leslie A. Rasmussen is an emotionally charged and well-crafted novel that delves into the depths of the human experience. Rasmussen with her skilled ability has created characters with authenticity and depth.”—Reedsy Reviews
"Sprinkled with themes of love, redemption, and perseverance, the author has created an emotionally charged story that is equal parts heartbreaking and joyful." – 5 Stars Reader Views
“I had a hard time putting The Stories We Cannot Tell down, to be honest. I loved it and highly recommend it.” —Reader Reviews
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
". . . deftly delves into the heartbreaking world of difficult pregnancies and the tough decisions that need to be made along the way . . . will keep you turning pages just to see if it all works out." - Laurie Gelman
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