Every Last One

The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes: A Novel

Author: Anna Quindlen

The latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Anna QuindlenIn this breathtaking and beautiful novel, the #1 New York Times” bestselling author Anna Quindlen creates an unforgettable portrait of a mother, a father, a family, and the explosive, violent consequences of what seem like inconsequential actions.Mary Beth Latham has built her life around her family, around caring fo….Read More

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