From Here to There (Paperback)

While thirty-eight year-old Sara Gorman and her two older sisters are sitting on the roof of their mother's old house and celebrating the life of the woman who can no longer recognize them due to debilitating Alzheimer's disease, Sara is suddenly overwhelmed by the shocking realization of thankfulness toward her mother's illness. As the realization sends her into a reflection of her life and childhood, readers are taken on an emotional journey of maternal neglect, artistic, success, and deep betrayal. Through personal tragedies, strained emotional relationships, and a battle with a devasting disease, this amazing story by Leslie Hills takes us all down the long road of forgiveness that takes us from here to there. This is a touching generational saga of one family's journey through love, betrayal, and redemption. A wonderful blend of humor, sadness, and heartwarming sentiment, this endearing novel will leave a lasting impression on all who read it. A captivating read for women of all ages, the novel paints a lovely picture of a lifetime of family drama and deceit being overcome by truth and love. Touching sentiment and a unique tone make this a must read for women everywhere. Unique in its quirkiness, the book tackles the tough subjects of Alzheimer's disease, neglect, deceit, and betrayal with a heartwarming humor over a profound sadness. Filled with fleshed-out characters with very real flaws and problems, the novel offers a complete look at a dysfunctional family coming apart at the seams while slowly learning to come back together.