The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry is a beautiful story about words, choices, fear, grief, hope, redemption, family and love, with a strong dose of mystery. Fans of Ms. Henry know that everything she writes will be beautifully crafted to draw the reader completely into whatever scene she’s describing regardless of whether she’s writing as Patti Callahan or Patti Callahan Henry and make the reader think about the characters’s situations, motivations and choices. The story of child author prodigy Bronwyn, her secret self and the effects her choices have on the lives those she loves will remain long after the last line is read. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.