FICTION

The Charm Bracelet

Thomas Dunne: St. Martin's. Apr. 2016. 304p. ISBN 9781250071323. $25.99; ebk. ISBN 9781466882485. F
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As Memorial Day nears and another beautiful and busy summer looms in Scoops, MI, Lolly Lindsey, a local legend at the sweets shop in town, is diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Her daughter, Arden, and granddaughter, Lauren, decide to leave Chicago behind for the weekend to make a long-overdue visit to their matriarch. Growing up, Arden was always embarrassed by her mother's eccentric behavior and unconventional dress and couldn't wait to escape the small town of her youth. She has become the opposite of her mother, getting far too caught up in work and financial troubles, while college-age Lauren starts to make important life decisions based on her mother's difficulties. During the visit Lolly begins to share the stories which the charms on her heirloom bracelet represent. As generations of memories are revealed, the women begin to reconnect and discover more about themselves and one another, creating an unbreakable bond.
VERDICT Shipman's charming story of finding peace in oneself, listening to your heart, and remembering all those who came before you will be welcomed by fans of Cecelia Ahern and Debbie Macomber. [See Prepub Alert, 9/28/15.]
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