Sisters Of Heart And Snow - Hardcover

Dilloway, Margaret

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399170804 ISBN 13: 9780399170805

Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S., 2015

Synopsis

Married to a wonderful man and a mother to two strong-minded teens, Rachel hasn't returned to her childhood home since being kicked out by her strict father after an act of careless teenage rebellion. Drew, her younger sister, followed her passion for music but takes side jobs to make ends meet and longs for the stability that has always eluded her. Both sisters recall how close they were, but the distance between them seems more than they can bridge. When their deferential Japanese mother, Hikari, is diagnosed with dementia and gives Rachel power of attorney.

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"The author weaves from the past to the present and from one storyline to another effortlessly. It's a book within a book...flawless. Readers will relate to the sometimes complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and the friendship that can occur between sisters, whether related by blood or by circumstance. This tale is a journey of self-discovery, appreciation and acceptance, and will serve as an inspiration to readers."
--"Romantic Times"
"Dilloway's characterizations of strong female protagonists are well done...contemporary sections featuring the sisters provide greater depth and satisfaction...laudable..."--"Library Journal"
""Sisters of Heart and Snow" deftly weaves the story of two daughters of an American businessman and his passive Japanese wife with that of an ancient female samurai into one epic tale of love, family, and finding the inspiration to be warrior women no matter the age or era."--PopSugar
"As Rachel and Drew overcome their past contentious relationship to unite in a front to protect their mother, the heroic exploits of this honored figure in Japanese history inspire and imbue them with the fortitude to confront their father's overpowering ways. Spanning centuries, Dilloway's intricate, multigenerational saga of repressive family dynamics offers a timeless look at the bonds of sisterhood."
--"Booklist"
"The ways in which Rachel and Drew learn from Tomoe and Yamabuki and apply those lessons to their own lives are unexpected and ultimately satisfying. In this enjoyable novel, imperfect and at times unlikable women become lovable."
--"Kirkus"
"A skillfully woven tale where the lore of a twelfth-century female samurai helps two present-day sisters release the past and heal their fractured lives. Vivid, detailed, and historically fascinating."
--Beth Hoffman, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Looking for Me"
"I deeply admire Margaret Dilloway's deftness in braiding together past and present, but what I love best about this book is that every relationship rings true, particularly the complicated bonds of sisterhood. As Drew and Rachel struggle toward each other, butting heads, wrestling with old jealousies, discovering deep reservoirs of love, I kept thinking: 'Yes! That's it. That's exactly how it is.'"--Marisa de los Santos, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Love Walked In" and "Belong to Me"
"Dilloway's historical tale of legendary love and loss illuminates a modern-day struggle between sisters-- both the intense conflict and devotion. If you don't have a sister, you'll wish you had one. If you do, you'll want to go find her and hold her tight."--
Julie Kibler, author of "Calling Me Home"

The author weaves from the past to the present and from one storyline to another effortlessly. It s a book within a book flawless. Readers will relate to the sometimes complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and the friendship that can occur between sisters, whether related by blood or by circumstance. This tale is a journey of self-discovery, appreciation and acceptance, and will serve as an inspiration to readers.
Romantic Times
This layered novel about a family reconnecting in the wake of a mother s dementia diagnosis has incredible range Dilloway swings between relatable modern family drama and epic, centuries-old tales on a dime. (Game of Thrones buffs, you ll be in your bliss.) No matter what thread she s spinning, Dilloway writes in a hushed style that makes the reader feel serene. Is it underselling someone s hard work to say their book feels like a literary om chant? Because I mean it as a huge compliment and a thank-you. Glamour

Dilloway s characterizations of strong female protagonists are well done contemporary sections featuring the sisters provide greater depth and satisfaction laudable Library Journal
Sisters of Heart and Snow deftly weaves the story of two daughters of an American businessman and his passive Japanese wife with that of an ancient female samurai into one epic tale of love, family, and finding the inspiration to be warrior women no matter the age or era. PopSugar
As Rachel and Drew overcome their past contentious relationship to unite in a front to protect their mother, the heroic exploits of this honored figure in Japanese history inspire and imbue them with the fortitude to confront their father s overpowering ways. Spanning centuries, Dilloway s intricate, multigenerational saga of repressive family dynamics offers a timeless look at the bonds of sisterhood.
Booklist
"The ways in which Rachel and Drew learn from Tomoe and Yamabuki and apply those lessons to their own lives are unexpected and ultimately satisfying. In this enjoyable novel, imperfect and at times unlikable women become lovable."
Kirkus
A skillfully woven tale where the lore of a twelfth-century female samurai helps two present-day sisters release the past and heal their fractured lives. Vivid, detailed, and historically fascinating.
Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Me
"I deeply admire Margaret Dilloway s deftness in braiding together past and present, but what I love best about this book is that every relationship rings true, particularly the complicated bonds of sisterhood. As Drew and Rachel struggle toward each other, butting heads, wrestling with old jealousies, discovering deep reservoirs of love, I kept thinking: 'Yes! That s it. That s exactly how it is.'" Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of Love Walked In and Belong to Me
"Dilloway's historical tale of legendary love and loss illuminates a modern-day struggle between sisters-- both the intense conflict and devotion. If you don't have a sister, you'll wish you had one. If you do, you'll want to go find her and hold her tight."
Julie Kibler, author of Calling Me Home"

About the Author

Margaret Dilloway is the author of How to Be an American HousewifeandThe Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns. She lives in California with her husband and their three children."

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0399170804
• ISBN 13: 9780399170805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 386