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  • Published: 17 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9781529160376
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

Things I Wish I Told My Mother

The instant New York Times bestseller





A mother and daughter embark on a European trip that will change them forever in this emotional, heartwarming story - perfect for fans of Karen Swan.

'This book will win your heart!' ELIN HILDERBRAND

Liz and Laurie are mother and daughter, but they couldn't be more different.

Laurie is a free spirit whose creative career is about to reach new heights. Her mother Liz is a world-renowned doctor, and everything in her life has always been just so.

But when Laurie gets an unexpected call, she decides to take her mother away on a trip to Paris and Norway.

As they explore Europe together, Laurie finally starts opening up to her mother. Will unburdening themselves of the secrets that have kept them apart bring them closer together?

Things I Wish I Told My Mother is the emotional, irresistible and uplifting story of a mother and daughter separated by secrets and brought together by love.

  • Published: 17 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9781529160376
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

About the authors

Susan Patterson

Susan Solie Patterson has dreamed of writing and art-directing a children's book since she received her master of fine arts degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Big Words for Little Geniuses is her first book with her husband, James Patterson.

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.

James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers, including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Confessions, and Maximum Ride series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.

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