The Weight of Small Things
by Sherri Wood Emmons
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Pub Date Mar 26 2013 | Archive Date Apr 21 2013
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
From the acclaimed author of Prayers and Lies and The Sometimes Daughter comes an emotional, compelling, and ultimately uplifting novel that explores the fragility and resilience of love—and the decisions, large and small, that determine not just who we are, but who we want to be.
Corrie Philips has an enviable life—even if it’s not quite the one she wanted. She enjoys working at her university alumni magazine, her house is beautiful, and her husband, Mark, is attentive, handsome, and wealthy. But after years of frustration and failed attempts, Corrie is desperate for a child—and haunted by the choices in her past.
A decade ago, just after college, Corrie’s boyfriend Daniel left town, intent on saving the world even if it meant breaking Corrie’s heart. Now he’s returned, and despite her misgivings, Corrie feels drawn to him again. But the emotions that overwhelm her may put her marriage and her secure, stable life at risk. Faced with an unexpected choice, Corrie must unravel illusion from reality at last and weigh what she most needs against what her heart has always wanted.
Corrie Philips has an enviable life—even if it’s not quite the one she wanted. She enjoys working at her university alumni magazine, her house is beautiful, and her husband, Mark, is attentive, handsome, and wealthy. But after years of frustration and failed attempts, Corrie is desperate for a child—and haunted by the choices in her past.
A decade ago, just after college, Corrie’s boyfriend Daniel left town, intent on saving the world even if it meant breaking Corrie’s heart. Now he’s returned, and despite her misgivings, Corrie feels drawn to him again. But the emotions that overwhelm her may put her marriage and her secure, stable life at risk. Faced with an unexpected choice, Corrie must unravel illusion from reality at last and weigh what she most needs against what her heart has always wanted.
Advance Praise
Praise for the novels of Sherri Wood Emmons
The Sometimes Daughter
“Emmons has a keen grasp of the difficulties of mother-daughter dynamics…an intimate story.” --Publishers Weekly
“Emmons has written a heart-warming story that underscores the importance of family.” --The Star Ledger
“Teens who appreciated Lauren Myracle’s Bliss or autobiographies by Augusten Burroughs and Jeannette Walls of dysfunctional family survivors should also enjoy this novel.” –School Library Journal
Prayers and Lies
“A rich story of the triumph of love and decency.” –Sandra Dallas, author of Prayers for Sale
“A strong debut…Emmons has a rich voice that pairs well with the earthy setting…and the characters are wonderfully drawn.” –Publishers Weekly
“Surely Sherri Wood Emmons is the freshest new voice I've read in a long while. Read Prayers and Lies, and hold on tight! You are in for an unforgettable literary ride!” --Ann Hood, author of The Red Thread
“Through the careful rendering of this dysfunctional family, Emmons makes us fall in love with Bethany Wylie, the young girl at the heart of this story, as well as her wayward cousin, Reana Mae. The evolution of their friendship—the way they grow together and grow apart—is heart-breaking.” --T. Greenwood, author of Grace
The Sometimes Daughter
“Emmons has a keen grasp of the difficulties of mother-daughter dynamics…an intimate story.” --Publishers Weekly
“Emmons has written a heart-warming story that underscores the importance of family.” --The Star Ledger
“Teens who appreciated Lauren Myracle’s Bliss or autobiographies by Augusten Burroughs and Jeannette Walls of dysfunctional family survivors should also enjoy this novel.” –School Library Journal
Prayers and Lies
“A rich story of the triumph of love and decency.” –Sandra Dallas, author of Prayers for Sale
“A strong debut…Emmons has a rich voice that pairs well with the earthy setting…and the characters are wonderfully drawn.” –Publishers Weekly
“Surely Sherri Wood Emmons is the freshest new voice I've read in a long while. Read Prayers and Lies, and hold on tight! You are in for an unforgettable literary ride!” --Ann Hood, author of The Red Thread
“Through the careful rendering of this dysfunctional family, Emmons makes us fall in love with Bethany Wylie, the young girl at the heart of this story, as well as her wayward cousin, Reana Mae. The evolution of their friendship—the way they grow together and grow apart—is heart-breaking.” --T. Greenwood, author of Grace
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780758280435 |
| PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
