The House We Grew Up In

A family's journey through tragedy and healing

Lisa Jewell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:3rd Jul '14

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The House We Grew Up In cover

A family's life is shattered by tragedy, leading to years of silence and separation. In The House We Grew Up In, they must confront their past to heal.

In The House We Grew Up In, a seemingly idyllic family faces an unimaginable tragedy during an Easter weekend that forever alters their lives. The Birds, a close-knit family, find their world shattered by an event so devastating that it becomes a silent specter haunting their relationships. As the years pass, the once-vibrant laughter and love in their sun-drenched kitchen fade, replaced by an unspoken secret that drives a wedge between them. Each member of the family grows into adulthood, but the burden of the past weighs heavily on their hearts and minds.

The story unfolds as the children gradually drift apart, unable to confront the painful memories that linger in their childhood home. The idyllic picture of family life is replaced by a haunting silence, where the joy of shared experiences is overshadowed by the trauma they cannot discuss. The House We Grew Up In explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of familial bonds that are tested by tragedy.

Years later, the family is compelled to return to the house where their childhood unfolded, forcing them to confront the truth of what truly broke them apart. This poignant narrative invites readers to reflect on the power of secrets and the potential for healing, making The House We Grew Up In an unforgettable tale of resilience and reconciliation.

The author’s best yet… A fantastically gripping story with a couple of powerful shocks. * Hello! *
Her best novel to date.... It’s an evocative, thought-provoking and fascinating book that gets under your skin. Just brilliant. * Fabulous.co.uk *
Clever, intelligent and believable on a subject few of us really understand. Lorrie is one of the most vivid - and complex - characters I've read in years. Wonderful. * Jojo Moyes *
Simply stunning. * Daily Mail *
Unputdownable * Red Magazine *
Poignant, heart-wrenching & beautifully told, the author's best tale yet. * The Sun *
The House We Grew Up In is a truly brilliant novel, it had me hooked from start to finish. * mebookshelfandi.co.uk *
A poignant page-turner. * Fabulous Magazine, Sun on Sunday *
Beautifully written. * Heat *
Jewell cleverly and thoughtful portrays her steady decline and the effect it has on her family which has other secrets waiting to emerge. Imaginative and well executed. * Sunday Mirror *

ISBN: 9780099559559

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 28mm

Weight: 314g

448 pages