All the family secrets in one place 😏 this book had a really relatable story line, filled with family and secrets and a bit of mystery sprinkled in

This book is a beautifully written emotional tale of family, secrets, love and relationships across two time frames. It is compassionate, sensitive and brilliantly done. Recommend.

My thanks to the Publishers via NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

This is a dual time frame story that relates the story of a young woman and her parents, told in the past and the present. Every family has secrets hidden within it's confines and as Nell's parents are aging, her father tells her something that hints at a secret that he has kept to himself, but as he is coming to the end of his days he feels that she should know. Her mother Annie sadly, is suffering from with dementia and sadly isn't able to enlighten Nell further.

Will Nell ever find out the effect that this secret has had on her life and those within it? We readers find out what happened to Annie in the past and what decisions she had to make to move forward with her life. How would we cope with what she went through and what would we have done?

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The Impossible Truths of Love by Hannah Beckerman is a poignant and stimulating novel that is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate emotional, character-driven stories that explore the complexities of family relationships, identity, and the power of love, and are willing to delve into themes of loss, grief, and the human condition.

This was a really powerful, emotional read which left me thinking and wondering long after I finished reading. To me, that is the sign of a well-written book.

Starting slowly from a death bed whisper by Nell’s dad, which raised real questions at the very foundations of the family, this book then builds gradually into a story of two halves, the past - 35 years ago and the present. The reader is cleverly led through a maze of questions and suppositions, to the final shocking dilemma.

Hannah Beckerman does not shy away from challenging subject areas: family relationships, grief, mental illness, post-natal depression and dementia as well as others which may give spoilers, so remain unmentioned, taking the reader confidently alongside her. None of those make it sound like a happy book, and yet the very real strength of parental love comes through. Nell drew my admiration for her personal strength and decisions.

The impact of tragic events in the past has limitless effect on Nell and her two sisters, Annie and Bill. For me, finding out the story from the different POV, was layered and powerful, realising the burden some parents have to shoulder and hide. There is so much more I’d love to say, but I will not put plot spoilers in.

The ending of the book was perfectly ‘enough’, it left me thinking about the way forward and also reflecting on everything that brought the story to this point.

A painfully emotional story of loss told in the present and past as this young woman grieves her father's death and her mother's descent into dementia. Nell has two older sisters but feels alone in her grief. As she tries to push back her pain, she thinks of some odd statements her parents made and wonders if there is more to their story. As Nell digs into her family's past, the story will change to the voice of Annie, Nell's mother. Annie has lost a child to SIDS and cannot see how she can move on.

Hannah Beckerman has skillfully pulled us into the live of these two women. The emotions will fill your heart while you follow their journeys. This story is an excellent example of an author connecting with her readers. You won't soon forget THE IMPOSSIBLE TRUTHS OF LOVE.

Well done dual time line tale of family secrets and lies. Nell is surprised by her father Bill's dying confession but she's unable to get clarity from her mother Annie because the latter is suffering from dementia. But it's Annie's story that will tug at the heart so be patient. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

A well told dual timeline story that bring up the secrets and lies, truths and love. Loss is a hard thing, a deathbed often brings a confession with it. It will pull at the heart strings, awaken emotions and deep under the loss, there is hope. I recommend this book and author.

This was a beautiful and emotional story which took me a while to read as I had to keep stopping and regrouping. Just loved the way it involved you.

I was given a free copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

March 2022 - I really really enjoyed this book. I loved Nell’s narration and the gentle descriptive present-tense prose, which I fell into so easily even though at first it seemed so unusual. Family relationships, the tug and pull of the past and future and the decline of a dementia sufferer were all handled so sensitively in this novel; which was exactly the type of story I really love and find myself so drawn to and getting so very involved in. As Nell’s story revealed itself, little by little, and those of the family further in the past too; I found myself holding my breath as I waited to find out the next twist and turn.

If anyone is thinking about reading and usually checks trigger warnings first please do - there was one theme included I usually find too hard to read and tend to avoid altogether, but I’m actually very glad I didn’t know to expect it so went ahead and read, as I really enjoyed this story overall. ❤️

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** Huge thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read an early copy of this book **

The Impossible Truths of Love is a moving and thought-provoking novel about family, secrets, and the power of love. The novel follows Nell as she tries to piece together her father's past after he makes a deathbed declaration that hints at a long-held family secret. The Impossible Truths of Love is a beautifully written novel that explores the power of love, family, and forgiveness. It is a story about how even the most difficult truths can ultimately lead to healing.

I wasn’t sure I would like this book, and struggled with first few chapters, but so glad I stuck with it.
This is a book of powerful love and what someone would do to protect that. I found the ending hard, but guess it has to come following the rest of the book

A superbly well written, highly emotional read. Such cleverly interwoven, multilayered storyline. Absolutely loved it!

Unfortunately archived prior to me being able to read, apologies for this mistake from me. Look forward to reading in future

An exciting thriller read with twists that keep you guessing till the end! Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

“The Impossible Truths of Love” by Hannah Beckerman was excellent! Well developed portrayal of love, devotion, loss, hard choices and parent-child bonds. Without giving away the surprises in this great novel, I will say that it continued to improve, each page a new discovery. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.

A interesting, sort-of mystery book that starts with a comment Nell's dying father makes on his deathbed. A story about love, family and grief.

I have loved Hannah Beckerman's previous books but for me this one was too soft and the pacing was too slow and I just wasn't invested enough to finish ... sorry ...

A beautiful tale of identity, love, grief and family secrets, which struck my heart right through the middle. The writing style kept me engaged, and Nell’s discovery was written realistically and entertainingly. I strongly felt everything she did, which did mean this was a tear-jerker for me!

Despite the various sensitive issues within this plot, this is an emotion-driven read but not overly dark, making it easy for readers to empathise with all parties involved. This results in a remarkable book.

I am not sure what took me so long to pick up this read, but I am so pleased that I did. Hannah Beckerman is now also an author I look forward to reading in the future.

Love, grief and secrets are universal emotions, and they lie at the heart of Ms. Beckerman’s novel. I feel like there was an interesting story somewhere in her narrative, but it felt so overwrought and forced. This was a DNF for me.