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A Month of Summer

Lisa Wingate
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A Month of Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Lisa Wingate

A Month of Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Month of Summer by Lisa Wingate follows a woman who returns to Texas to care for her estranged father, who has Alzheimer's. Navigating family dynamics and personal challenges, she embarks on a journey of healing and reconciliation, uncovering family secrets and finding unexpected strength and connection.

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Lisa Wingate's A Month of Summer offers a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and personal growth. Readers praise its emotional depth and relatable characters, though some find the pacing slow. The blend of poignant storytelling and vivid settings captivates many, while a few desire more plot tension. Overall, the novel is engaging and thoughtfully written.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Month of Summer?

Readers who enjoy heartfelt family dramas with themes of redemption and second chances will appreciate A Month of Summer by Lisa Wingate. Fans of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah will find similar emotional depth and character-driven storytelling.

Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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