The Arrivals
A Novel
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4.2 • 76 Ratings
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- $2.99
Publisher Description
Empty nesters find their quiet life suddenly full of drama as each of their grown children returns home in this funny and heartwarming novel.
It's early summer when Ginny and William's peaceful life in Vermont comes to an abrupt halt. First, their daughter Lillian arrives with her two children, looking for an escape from her crumbling marriage. Next, their son Stephen and his pregnant wife Jane show up for a weekend visit, which extends indefinitely when Jane ends up on bed rest. When their youngest daughter Rachel appears, fleeing her difficult life in New York, Ginny and William find themselves consumed again by the chaos of parenthood—only this time, their children are facing adult problems.
It's a challenging time, but one full of love. By summer's end, the family discovers new understandings of loyalty and responsibility. And the old adage—once a parent, always a parent—has never rung so true.
Customer Reviews
Loved It!
Warm and touching story of relatable family situations...highly recommend! This was the first book I’ve read by this author and liked it so well that I just started reading another!
Nevreader
Boring
I understood the reality of the characters feelings and thoughts…but the book never had a point or a moment where I was dying to hear what was next. Just blah.
Nah…
It was less than entertaining. I kept waiting for something Exciting to happen. She writes great dialogue, but there’s just something missing.